The difference between race and ethnicity
- Race refers to biological differences between groups in society. Skin colour is the most common marker of race
- Ethnicity refers to language, traditions, cultures, beliefs and values that a group of people share
- Assimilation: Blending in and integrating with the mainstream culture
- Hyridity: A coming together of cultures and identity resulting in the formation of new ones
- Plurality: A wide range of different things. There are a plurality of ethnic identities in the UK
Modood et al (1997) - Ethnic identities within an ethnic group are as diverse as between ethnic groups
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