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| The major mode of social differentiation in American society. It cuts across and takes priority over everything. Race is socially constructed, so it no longer depends on biological nor phenotypic markers. |
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| group of people who see themselves ( and are seen by others ) as having specific cultural features, traditions, beliefs, and practices and a separate history. |
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| What's the difference between ethnicity and race ? |
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| Biological and cultural diversity often confused. Ethnicity does not include physical traits. Physical traits often confused with cultural habits of dress and language. Race refers to a person's physical appearance, such as skin color, eye color, hair color, bone/jaw structure etc. Ethnicity, on the other hand, relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language and beliefs. |
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| What is racial identity ? |
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| Racial identity is which racial background you have that you most identify with. |
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