Ethnic Studies 1.1

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A classification based on the origins and physical characteristics of a person or group of people; considered by many to be a social construct (created by society)

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Race

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A lack of fairness or justice.

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Inequity

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The state of not being equal or exhibiting differences in distribution, treatment, or opportunity

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Inequality

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The individual aspects of identities that combine together and shape how people are treated and what opportunities they have.

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Intersectionality

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A group of people who share the same social and economic status (rank); factors such as income, educational achievement, and occupational prestige (respect) are used as the main determinants

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Social Class

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A cultural term; people who share a heritage (history) whether they reside in their country of origin or not

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Ethnicity

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A political term; the country where a person has legal citizenship; e.g., American, Japanese, Mexican

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Nationality

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Cultural groups within a larger culture, sometimes having beliefs or interests different from those of “mainstream” culture

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Subculture

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The aspect of who someone is that is based on the social groups that they are members of; also called social identity

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Cultural Identity

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Who someone is: their characteristics, background, beliefs etc.

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Identity