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More than half the time it's because of ignorance. Ethinicity can easily be compared to culture or one's distinct background (hispanic/latino), however since ones culture can play a major role in ones life at times people tend to associate more with it and as such identify with it more often. People just need to remember that when others asked them what they are, they are more than likely questioning thier physical characteristics or thier race, in which case you have to be smart and know that ethnicity cannot alter your physical appearnace, so you would respond by saying white,black, asian, or of mixed race as is the case with many hispanics/latinos. Remember ethinicity can change or even disappear but race, unless you are mixed, cannot because you cant change from black to white or asian to black.
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Is it illegal to put hispanic on a ticket for race?
No. While Hispanic is not actually a race, many people confuse race and ethnicity.
How are the concepts of race and ethnicity the same?
They are ways of categorizing people.
How is ethnicity different from descent?
descent is a person's origin ethnicity refers a certain race of people
What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?
Race distinguishes people by their physical appearance (skin tone), while ethnicity distinguishes people by their culture- what they "share" with others (i.e. language, religion). Race and ethnicity are socially constructed, which means that they are only apparent because of how people view others. Race and ethnicity are created by society as a way to create generalized assumptions- labels. They are used because they are distinct markings- people can easily be grouped together by their similarities and separated by their differences. Even though race and ethnicity are socially constructed, people do not always have the ability to choose their race or ethnicity. This is because race and ethnicity are not random. They originate from geographical location.
What is Ireland's race or ethnicity?
Irish people are caucasian, so they are white people.
Are any gay people black?
There are gay people in every race and ethnicity.
What are some of the ways groups of people are identified?
class race ethnicity
What are some of the ways groups of the people are identified?
class race ethnicity
Attitudes about bilingual education is most affected by?
Attitudes about bilingual education are most affected by cultural beliefs, societal norms, political ideologies, and personal experiences. These factors can shape individuals' views on the value and effectiveness of bilingual education programs.
The attempt to destroy a group of people because of their race or ethnicity is referred to as?
genocide
Do black people sleep comfortably at night?
Color, race, and ethnicity have nothing to do with sleep.
What kind of people travel on steamboats?
the answer doesnt ask what kind of ethnicity or race travels
