PPT 1 Part 1 Flashcards
Differences in gender, age groups, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language preference, religion, political
views, and special needs as well as race and ethnicity
Diversity
Subcultural group within a multicultural
society
Ethnicity
Membership in a/an ___ is usually based on a common national or tribal heritage
Ethnic group
6 Main Features of an Ethnic Group
- Common proper name: “Essence”
- Myth of common ancestry: Origin
- Shared historical memories
- Common culture
- Link with a homeland
- Sense of solidarity
Primary sense of belonging to an ethnic group
Ethnicity
Refers to the household member’s identity, by blood and not by choice nor by adoption / confirmation for any ethnic group primarily the Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
Ethnicity
Consanguine in nature, meaning, the ties are reckoned by blood and traced through the family tree
Ethnic groups
Ethnicity Vs. Race
Categorization of parts of a population based on physical
appearance due to particular historical social and political force
Race
Ethnicity Vs. Race
NOTE:
No scientifically established genotypes to delineate race,
which leads to a subjective categorization into racial
categories
Divisions of the Population
Those with characteristics that are found in more than 50% of the population; at least 50% plus one (1) individual
Majority
Divisions of the Population
Consists of fewer than 50% of the population
Minority
Definition is multifaceted but also dynamic
and is also more extensive
Diversity
Oftentimes used interchangeably with ethnicity but is inaccurate
Race
Cultural modification of an individual or group by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture
Acculturation
A person who flees one area or country to seek shelter or protection from danger
Refugee
