Ethinicity and identity Flashcards
what is an ethnic group
a category of people who identify with each other based on sharing similar cultures
what can make up someones ethnicity
geographical links
religion
common decent
language
racism
history
traditions, rituals, customs, celebrations
what is racism
catagorise people based on biological difference such as skin colour
what is nationality
country or countries where a person can have legal status/ recognised as a legal citizen
what role does the family as an agent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
different families emphasise and pass on different norms and values
educational achievement is valued by the chinese families
first generation asians transmit key values to chirldren - they should be obedient, loyal and respect the elderly
what role does education as an agent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
formal curriculum is ethnocentric
school experience and curriculum
focusing on particular aspects allows for stereotyping
national curriculum allows for a variety of cultures to be studied
what role does the peer group as an agent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
cases of black students eg being black was about being stylish + listening to music
African Caribbean males identity is focussed on being hyper masculine in the eyes of their peers
what role does mass media as an agent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
encourages hybrid identities
ethnic minorities groups were ignored or stereotyped in media
influences how individuals see themselves and how they learn about other ethnic groups
what role does religion as an agent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
important in creating an ethnic identity
cultural aspects such as food, dress, language and beliefs based on religion
what role does the work place as an angent of socialisation have on ethnicity and identity
family are influential on employment opportunities
many chinese individuals are employed in the food sector
1/3 off doctor are described as asian
what is cultural hybridity
when two cultures combined, new , different forms of culture emerge
what was the study of Jafaican - Sue Fox
more young people are using Multicultural London English ‘Jafaican’ as people have grown up around people from diverse backgrounds
what was the study of white wannabes (Nayak 2003)
white british males who dressed, acted spoke in a way that was influenced by black, hip-hop culture
what was the study of Neighbourhood Nationalism and cultural hybridity (Back 1996)
local youth form all ethnic backgrounds developed a shared identity based on mixed ethnicicty and neighbourhood nationality - solidarity and common identity with people from the same area
what are dual identities and who came up with the theory and give an example
Johal
an idividual has two ethical identities - one through primary socialisation the second through secondary socialisation
Brasian - asians adopt a white mask when interacting with white culture in educcation or workplace to fit in
