Search
- Filter Results
- Location
- Classification
- Include attachments
- 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/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/10%3A_Intercultural_Communication/10.02%3A_What_Do_We_Mean_by_CultureNoting the change from the biological to the sociopolitical understanding, we refer to race as “a largely social—yet powerful— construction of human difference that has been used to classify human bei...Noting the change from the biological to the sociopolitical understanding, we refer to race as “a largely social—yet powerful— construction of human difference that has been used to classify human beings into separate value-based categories” (Orbe and Harris 9).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_African_American_Studies%3A_An_Anthology_of_Essays_on_Radical_Black_Thought%2C_Intellect%2C_and_Culture/06%3A_Subversive_Black_Culture_and_Art/6.02%3A_Key_Theorists_Movements_and_PrinciplesThis page examines culture as a shared system that binds communities together, critiquing Eurocentric perspectives and highlighting the fluid nature of cultural identities shaped by historical forces ...This page examines culture as a shared system that binds communities together, critiquing Eurocentric perspectives and highlighting the fluid nature of cultural identities shaped by historical forces like colonization and migration. It emphasizes the resilience seen in Afrikan traditions and the significance of music and arts as means of liberation and dialogue, particularly in civil rights movements, underlining the strong link between culture and identity.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Principles_and_Practices_of_Teaching_Young_Children_(Stephens_et_al.)/05%3A_Developmental_Ages_and_Stages/5.04%3A_Cultural_Identity_DevelopmentCulture encompasses the ideas, behaviors, beliefs, and values passed from one generation to another, shaping a society's identity. Cultural identity is an individual's sense of belonging to a particul...Culture encompasses the ideas, behaviors, beliefs, and values passed from one generation to another, shaping a society's identity. Cultural identity is an individual's sense of belonging to a particular group, influenced by traditions, heritage, and social structures. Early Childhood Professionals play a crucial role in supporting and respecting the cultural identities of children and families, avoiding biases, and fostering respectful relationships.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_EthnicityThis page discusses how geography shapes ethnic identity, emphasizing its complexity influenced by language, appearance, heritage, and religion. It notes societal pressures for simplified identity ans...This page discusses how geography shapes ethnic identity, emphasizing its complexity influenced by language, appearance, heritage, and religion. It notes societal pressures for simplified identity answers, which can restrict personal expression. Identity categories are socially constructed and vary based on context. In the U.S., historical elements such as slavery have shaped current ethnic categorizations, complicating the relationships between race, ethnicity, and national origin.
