Ethnicity and Identity Concepts

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to concepts of ethnicity and identity.

Race

The categorization of humans into populations based on heritable characteristics such as skin color and facial features.

Ethnic Identity

A sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group, shaped by cultural, social, and linguistic factors.

Racial Profiling

The practice of suspecting individuals of a certain race or ethnicity of performing crimes based solely on their race.

Affirmative Action

Policies that seek to increase the representation of marginalized groups in areas such as education and employment.

Language as Ethnic Identifier

Language serves as a significant marker of ethnic identity and can create exclusivity within social groups.

Nationality

The legal relationship between an individual and a state, encompassing cultural and emotional ties.

Social Identity Theory

A theory stating that an individual's self-concept is derived from perceived membership in social groups.

Sectarianism

Hostility or discrimination between different sects, often seen within the same religion.

Dunbar's Number

The theoretical cognitive limit to the number of stable social relationships a person can maintain, estimated at 150.

Residence Concentration

The phenomenon where ethnic groups cluster in specific areas, often driven by social or economic factors.