Modes of Cultural Adaptation To consider the role of cultural adaptation as it relates to bicultural identity and its development, you must first begin by defining culture. Culture is defined as the development of organized values, beliefs, and behaviors patterns shared by social groups over time (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). While cultural adaptation can be considered as information shared between individuals across generations, considered a powerful tool to use when new situations arise (Cavalli-Sforza, 1988). Equally important, and simply put, bicultural identity is internalizing more than one culture, in other words, both ethnic and traditional culture are intertwined. To elaborate further, the above are unyielding and unwavering in values ​​and beliefs, inclusive of strong religious beliefs and clearly defined gender roles (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Furthermore, under normal circumstances, the language of origin is based on the country of origin and is usually used within the home (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Furthermore, there is an expectation to marry within the group and patterns of behavior conform to tradition and are distinct in culture (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In contrast, although evidence of cultural values ​​and behaviors is clearly visible, there is both high and low adherence to social values ​​and behaviors (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). As the aforementioned begin to identify and initiate minority group norms, detaching themselves from the larger society and those within it, a strong ethical identity now develops along with the ability to cope and adapt to what is traditionally oriented ( Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In light of this adaptation, the skills learned are used in all family situations that are in both a cultural context, which is the educational system, and a social one, to which they refer. Here we witness the integration of dual values ​​and behaviors with high levels of adherence to both (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Why these influences might be important to social work practice. As a social worker it is important to understand cultural conflict and the tensions it entails along with the connection “of gender, class, religion, ethnicity/race and dual identification” (Robbins, Chatterjee & Canda, 2012). The above is crucial as it refers to the “growth, development, and socialization” of the ethnic minority (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012 When a social worker is unable to successfully manage bicultural tension, alienation may manifest “physically, emotionally, or internationally.” ” (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012), social workers are expected to govern themselves in a culturally competent manner while avoiding discrimination, as well as working for social justice that includes all (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda).,