RACE, ETHNICITY AND CULTURE
RACE, ETHNICITY AND CULTURE
The race is usually associated with biology and linked with physical characteristics such as skin color or hair texture. Ethnicity is linked with cultural expression and identification. However, both are social constructs used to categorize and characterize seemingly distinct populations. The role of cultural analysis in the sociology of race, ethnicity, and immigration varies across subject matter. Race is defined as a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits. The term ethnicities are more broadly defined as large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, cultural origin, and background. Race and ethnicity are used to categorize certain sections of the population. In basic terms, race describes physical traits, and ethnicity refers to cultural identification. Race may also be identified as something you inherit while ethnicity is something you learn.
RACE
Race describes physical traits and ethnicity refers to cultural identification. Culture is also connected with human behavior. A race is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. The term was first used to refer to speakers of a common language and then to denote national affiliations. And also groping of humans based on shared physicals or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. The term ‘race’ is not appropriate when applied to national, religious, geographic, linguistic or ethnic groups. Race does not relate to mental characteristics such as intelligence, personality or character.
- Race is a term applied to people purely because of the way they look.
- It is considered by many to be predominantly a social construct.
- It is difficult to say a person belongs to a specific race because there are so many variations such as skin color.
- All human groups belong to the same species (Homosapiens).
Race and Racisms
Human Race
Race is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. The term was first used to refer to speakers of a common language and then to denote national affiliations. Even we have different races, skin color or any other barrier that divide us human, actually, we all are humans after all. Even science has proved that. So why do we fight with each other and destroy everything we got. It is such bad luck most people don't try to understand this.
Racial diversity
Racial diversity conveys the. idea that a relationship exists between race and social experiences, on the. one hand, and knowledge and practices, on the other.
ETHNICITY
Ethnicity is a grouping of people who identify with each other on the basis of shared attributes that distinguish them from other groups such as a common set of traditions, ancestry, language, history, society, culture, nation, religion or social treatment within their residing area. It is a broader term than race. The term is used to categorize groups of people according to their cultural expression and identification. Commonalities such as racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin may be used to describe someone’s ethnicity.
A person's ethnicity is their ethnic characteristics, classification, or association. It is usually a collective noun, but collectively ethnicity is a specific ethnic group. Ethnic adjectives refer to a large number of people who have common ethnic, cultural, religious, or other characteristics. Ethnicity is a sense of peoplehood, when people feel close because of sharing a similarity. It is when you share the same things, for example:
- physical characteristics such as skin color or bloodline,
- linguistic characteristics such as language or dialect,
- behavioral or cultural characteristics such as religion or customs or
- environmental characteristics such as living in the same area or sharing the same place of origin.
Ethnicity and Social Mobility
An ethnic group or ethnicity is a grouping of people who identify with each other on the basis of shared attributes that distinguish them from other groups such as a common set of traditions, ancestry, language, history, society, culture, nation, religion or social treatment within their residing area. As well as Identity with or membership in a particular racial, national, or cultural group and observance of that group's customs, beliefs, and language.
And also social mobility is the movement of individuals, families, households, or other categories of people within or between social strata in a society. It is a change in social status relative to one's current social location within a given society. This movement occurs between layers or tiers in an open system of social stratification. Open stratification systems are those in which at least some value is given to achieve status characteristics in a society. The movement can be in a downward or upward direction.
Differences between Race and Ethnicity
Race and ethnicity are typically misunderstood as most people often don’t fit into neat categories that are offered on forms with checkboxes. We don’t necessarily have any tests or scientific basis to separate people out; people are able to self-identify.
- Race is considered to be a biological classification. But ethnicity is considered to be a cultural identity. Race includes physical characteristics such as skin color, hair color whereas ethnicity includes cultural factors such as nationality, religion, language.
- Race can sometimes be determined by the physical appearance. But ethnicity can sometimes be determined by the manner of dressing.
- Race is unitary in character. But ethnicity is not unitary in character.
- Race is narrow and ethnicity is broad.
- Ethnicity can be displayed or hidden, while race generally cannot be.
- Ethnicity can be adopted, ignored, or broadened, while racial characteristics cannot.
CULTURE
An ethnic group or ethnicity is a grouping of people who identify with each other on the basis of shared attributes that distinguish Culture is the overall lifestyle of a particular person. It includes everything a group of people thinks, says, and does. It is systems, attitudes, and feelings. Culture is learned and transmitted from generation to generation. Your race is determined by what you look at and your ethnicity is determined by the social and cultural groups to which you belong. These are examples of this.
Now you can get a clear idea about this difference. Culture is a word for the 'way of life of groups of people, meaning the way they do things. Different groups may have different cultures. It is the characteristics and knowledge of a specific group of people, including language, religion, food, social habits, music, and art, so it can be seen as the growth of group identity supported by the group’s unique social model. Culture is not about superficial group differences or just a way to label a group of people.
- It is an abstract concept.
- It is diverse, dynamic and ever-changing.
- It is the shared system of learned and shared values, beliefs and rules of conduct that make people behave in a certain way.
- It is the standard for perceiving, believing, evaluating and acting.
- Not everyone knows everything about their own culture.
Protection of Culture
Protection of cultural heritage or protection of cultural goods means all measures to protect cultural property against damage, destruction, theft, embezzlement or other loss.
Race and ethnicity are highly salient aspects of both social and personal identity, and similarity with one's classmates along such dimensions is important in generating a sense of belonging and membership in a school. And also culture provides important social and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together with others, culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities.
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