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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Precarious_Creativity%3A_Global_Media_Local_Labor_(Curtin_and_Sanson)/18%3A_Precarious_Diversity__Representation_and_Demography/18.02%3A_Problem_Space_1__Employment_Content_and_DemographyExamining the assumptions underlying the commonly held equivalence between increased diversity in media and demographic parity between races and genders. Historical origins of this equivalence.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anthropology/Biological_Anthropology/EXPLORATIONS%3A__An_Open_Invitation_to_Biological__Anthropology_1e/13%3A_Race_and_Human_VariationAdditionally, as a believer in the value of science communication, and of the value of the discipline to greater society, he launched The Arch and Anth Podcast in May 2019, which disseminates scientif...Additionally, as a believer in the value of science communication, and of the value of the discipline to greater society, he launched The Arch and Anth Podcast in May 2019, which disseminates scientific knowledge in a fun, educational, and informal interview-style audio format.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Justice_Studies/Race_and_Ethnic_Relations_in_the_U.S.%3A_An_Intersectional_Approach/01%3A_Introduction_to_Race_and_Ethnic_Relations/1.03%3A_Ethnicity_and_ReligionWhile sociologists sometimes use the umbrella phrase "race-ethnic groups," making a distinction between race and ethnicity is important for sociologists. Ethnicity refers to common cultural practices...While sociologists sometimes use the umbrella phrase "race-ethnic groups," making a distinction between race and ethnicity is important for sociologists. Ethnicity refers to common cultural practices tied to a particular nationality of origin, such as language, religion, foodways, history, traditions, and values. Religious denomination varies across race-ethnic groups.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/10%3A_Intercultural_Communication/10.06%3A_Intercultural_Communication_SummaryThis chapter explores the influence of culture on communication, covering personal and co-cultural identity, and power dynamics. It discusses identity models for minorities, biracial individuals, majo...This chapter explores the influence of culture on communication, covering personal and co-cultural identity, and power dynamics. It discusses identity models for minorities, biracial individuals, majority members, and global nomads. Communication styles in high and low context cultures are examined, including direct/indirect and other continuums. The role of media in intercultural communication is considered.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Lake_Tahoe_Community_College/ANT-103%3A_Physical_Biological_Anthropology/13%3A_Race_and_Human_Variation/13.01%3A_The_Concept_of_RaceHumans exhibit biological diversity. Cognitively, humans also have a natural desire to categorize objects and other humans in order to make sense of the world around them. Since the birth of the disci...Humans exhibit biological diversity. Cognitively, humans also have a natural desire to categorize objects and other humans in order to make sense of the world around them. Since the birth of the discipline of biological anthropology, we have been interested in studying how humans vary biologically and what the sources of this variation are. Before we tackle these big problems, this first begs the question: Why should we study human diversity?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_Ethnicity/9.02%3A_LanguageThis page discusses the role of language in ethnic categorization in the U.S., where individuals are classified as "Hispanic" or "Not Hispanic", highlighting the complexities of Hispanic identities an...This page discusses the role of language in ethnic categorization in the U.S., where individuals are classified as "Hispanic" or "Not Hispanic", highlighting the complexities of Hispanic identities and mixed ancestry. In contrast, Switzerland promotes ethnic harmony through a strong national identity and bilingualism, successfully integrating its linguistic diversity.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_Ethnicity/9.08%3A_Ethnic_RegionsThis page discusses the impact of immigration on U.S. ethnic regions, highlighting the predominance of German-Americans, Mexican Borderlands, and the Black Belt. It notes the distinct cultural practic...This page discusses the impact of immigration on U.S. ethnic regions, highlighting the predominance of German-Americans, Mexican Borderlands, and the Black Belt. It notes the distinct cultural practices associated with these regions and smaller ethnic groups such as Italian-Americans, Irish-Americans, Scandinavian communities, Cajuns, and Spanish-Americans, collectively illustrating America's rich and diverse heritage shaped by various immigrant influences.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Work_and_Human_Services/Social_Problems_-_Continuity_and_Change/03%3A_Racial_and_Ethnic_Inequality/3.02%3A_The_Meaning_of_Race_and_EthnicityThis page highlights that race is primarily a social construct rather than a strict biological category, shaped by historical, cultural, and geographical influences. It illustrates how physical differ...This page highlights that race is primarily a social construct rather than a strict biological category, shaped by historical, cultural, and geographical influences. It illustrates how physical differences are superficial and emphasizes the arbitrariness of racial classifications, which can vary across cultures. The consequences of these constructs, including prejudice and discrimination, are evident in real-world examples like President Obama and Tiger Woods.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Work_and_Human_Services/Social_Problems_-_Continuity_and_Change/03%3A_Racial_and_Ethnic_Inequality/3.08%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page discusses the enduring nature of racial and ethnic prejudice and discrimination in the U.S., rooted in colonial history and exemplified by slavery. It emphasizes that race is a social constr...This page discusses the enduring nature of racial and ethnic prejudice and discrimination in the U.S., rooted in colonial history and exemplified by slavery. It emphasizes that race is a social construct and distinguishes between race and ethnicity. The text highlights the ongoing societal inequalities and tensions, particularly surrounding affirmative action.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Southwestern_College/SOC_106%3A_Race_and_Ethnicity_(Brenner)/Chapter_1%3A_Defining_Race_and_Ethnicity/1.4_Defining_EthnicityEthnic enclaves tend to share these characteristics: 1) live in close proximity; 2) support the traditional values customs and ways of life of that ethnic group; 3) maintain social services such as em...Ethnic enclaves tend to share these characteristics: 1) live in close proximity; 2) support the traditional values customs and ways of life of that ethnic group; 3) maintain social services such as employment networks, political clubs, civic organizations and houses of worship; 4) establish retail stores where traditional foods clothing household goods and utensils are sold; 5) develop and sustain native language newspapers and sometimes radio and TV stations; 6) provide employment and social a…
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/HACC_Central_Pennsylvania's_Community_College/Archaeology%3A_It's_More_Than_Digging_In_The_Dirt_(Scheib)/10%3A_Reconstructing_Socio-Political_Organization/10.02%3A_Social_AnalysisWhen attempting to reconstruct the social and political organization of prehistoric societies, it can be a bit challenging. Archaeologists have to solely rely on the archaeological record that is reco...When attempting to reconstruct the social and political organization of prehistoric societies, it can be a bit challenging. Archaeologists have to solely rely on the archaeological record that is recovered from the site. Archaeologists use a variety of techniques to identify the social dynamics of the past societies they study.
