The situation in which different racial or ethnic groups coexist side by side and still maintain their separate identities, is called Select one: a. the melting pot. b. Americanization. c. pluralism. d. assimilation.

Answer: C. Pluralism

Explanation: Pluralism is simply refered to as the doctrine of multiplicity. Pluralism denotes the idea of acknowledgment and attestation of assorted diversity within a political body, which allows peaceful coexistence of different interests, beliefs and ways of life. People coexist and still maintain their separate identity