Race and Ethnicity

A category of people who share similar physical appearances like skin and hair color.

A socially constructed category used to group people based on biological traits that a society deems important.

A group of people sharing a common language, traditions, and religion.

A biological classification based on genetic markers and ancestry.

Any person with a single drop of European ancestry was classified as white.

Any person with a single drop of African American ancestry was classified as black.

Any person with mixed ancestry was considered to be of a new, distinct race.

Any person with less than one drop of non-white ancestry was considered white.

Shared biological traits and physical appearance.

Common genetic markers and ancestral lineage.

Shared cultural heritage, including language, traditions, and religion.

Geographic origin and national identity.

"Hispanic" refers to heritage from Spanish-speaking countries, while "Latino" refers to heritage from nations in the Americas that are south of the United States.

"Hispanic" is a racial category, while "Latino" is an ethnic category.

"Hispanic" includes Brazilians, while "Latino" does not.

"Latino" includes people from Spain, while "Hispanic" does not.

Their numerical size relative to the majority.

Their position of disadvantage and lack of power.

Their cultural practices and traditions.

Their geographic location within a country.

California

Texas

Florida

Hawaii

Asian

White

Some Other Race

Black or African American

Lack of historical records from African nations.

Forced migration to the United States as slaves.

Intermarriage with other racial groups over generations.

Cultural assimilation into American society.