Ethnic Groups and Urban Clustering

The video tutorial explores the distribution of ethnicities, focusing on definitions of ethnicity and race, using Barack Obama's background as an example. It discusses the US Census's approach to categorizing ethnicity and race, highlighting the challenges in distinguishing between them. The tutorial examines ethnic clustering at state, regional, and urban levels, emphasizing chain migration as a key factor. The content is based on 'The Cultural Landscape' by James Rubenstein.

What is the primary difference between ethnicity and race?

• Ethnicity is based on cultural traditions, while race is based on biological ancestry.

• Ethnicity is a belief system, while race is a biological fact.

• Ethnicity and race are interchangeable terms.

• Ethnicity is determined by skin color, while race is determined by language.

Which ethnic group does Barack Obama's father belong to?

• Hispanic

• English

• Leo

• Javanese

How does the U.S. Census categorize Hispanic individuals?

• As both a race and an ethnicity

• As an ethnicity

• As neither a race nor an ethnicity

• As a race

What percentage of Detroit's population is African-American?

• 50%

• 85%

• 7%

• 25%

In which U.S. region are Hispanics predominantly found?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Midwest

Which state is NOT mentioned as having a significant African-American population?

• Georgia

• California

• Alabama

• Louisiana

What is a key reason for ethnic clustering in urban areas?

• Chain migration

• Climate conditions

• Economic opportunities

• Government policies

Which ethnic group is primarily found in South Central Los Angeles?

• African-Americans

• Hispanics

• European-Americans

• Asian-Americans

What percentage of Hispanics and African-Americans live in cities?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 90%

Which ethnic group traditionally occupied areas like Little Italy and Greek Town?

• Hispanics

• Asian-Americans

• African-Americans

• European ethnic groups