Ethnicity Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is ethnicity?
A shared cultural identity linked to heritage, language, and traditions.
How does ethnicity differ from race?
Race is often based on physical traits, while ethnicity is culturally defined.
What is the concept of ‘New Ethnicities’?
The idea that ethnic identities are dynamic and diverse, rather than fixed.
How does ethnicity shape identity?
It influences social belonging and personal identity formation.
What is the politics of representation in ethnicity?
It challenges stereotypes and promotes nuanced understandings of ethnic diversity.
How does ethnicity intersect with other identities?
It interacts with class, gender, and sexuality to shape experiences.
What role do cultural practices play in ethnicity?
They express and preserve ethnic identities through traditions and media.
How has the concept of ethnicity evolved?
From a fixed category to a socially constructed and contested identity.
What is the critique of ethnicity in nationalism?
Ethnicity has been used to justify exclusionary nationalistic policies.
How does globalization affect ethnicity?
It reshapes ethnic identities through migration and cultural exchange.
