Race and Ethnicity Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is race
distinct groups of people based on inherited physical differences
what is the traditional view of race
defined shared culture, language, religion, traditions
Andreas Wimmer - Herderian
ethnic identities as inherent
Race and ethnicity
race seen as physical features and ethnicity culture
in UK seen as synonymous
Analytically differences blurred
what is the ONS ethnic classification 2021
census based on self-identification
1. Asian, Asian British, Asian Welsh
2. Black, Caribbean or African
3. Mixed
4. White
5. Other
critique of the traditional view
no bio/genetics
social construct
19th century ideas
critique of ethnicity
prescribed categories might not align
Andreas Wimmer ethnicity and identity
self-identification ‘radical constructivism’
Andreas Wimmer assimilation
how different groups assimilate into mainstream
Andreas Wimmer multiculturalism
co-existence and state support
Andreas Wimmer main points
membership in ethnic communities acquires through births
boundary making - power dynamics
wimmer test - blue collar - process of group formation
