Chapter 4: Diversity Flashcards
(5 cards)
Identity and diversity
- Identity comes from how you define yourself and how others define you
- The differences in people can bring people closer together or create tensions and challenges
Nationality
- Nationality involves a sense of belonging and sharing common experiences
- Expressions of national identity can be reflected through lifestyle choices
Race and Ethnicity
- The practices and beliefs shape our way of life
- Race refers to the classification of people according to physical characteristics that are biological
- Ethnicity refers to one’s ancestry, cultural practices, language ,customs , food, and dressing
Define Religion
It is an organised collection of attitudes, beliefs, practices, world views and often worship of a single or multiple gods
Define the socio-economic status
Refers to an economic situation shared by a group of people and some determinants are occupation, income etc