Defining ethnicity • Ethnicity refers to the distinct cultural norms and values of a social group • Characteristics of ethnic groups include (to varying degrees): – Shared history – Religion and culture – Kin or ancestry – Sense of shared destiny – Language 8
Defining ethnicity • Ethnicity refers to the distinct cultural norms and values of a social group • Characteristics of ethnic groups include (to varying degrees): – Shared history – Religion and culture – Kin or ancestry – Sense of shared destiny – Language 8