Ethnicity

Race vs. Ethnicity vs. NationalityRace vs. Ethnicity vs. Nationality

• EthnicityEthnicity = a group of people who share a cultural identity or heritage

• RaceRace = a group of people who share a biological ancestor

• NationalityNationality = a group of people who share a legal attachment and allegiance to a particular country.

Why are ethnicities confusing?

What kind of Asian are you?

Ethnic Group

• Different ethnic groups may base their identities on different traits Jews – religion Amish – folk culture & religionAfrican Americans – shared history stemming from

slavery

The one map that shows why Syria is so complicated

Most Popular Surnames

Immigrant & Indigenous • Many ethnic groups around the

world originated when they migrated from their native lands

• In their old home, they often belonged to the host culture & were not “ethnic.”

• When they migrated to a foreign land, they became a minority.

Acculturation • An ethnic group’s

adoption of some of the host country’s culture in order to be able to function economically & socially

Assimilation • The complete blending

of an ethnic group into the host society resulting in the loss of all distinctive ethnic traits

• Most effective way of encouraging assimilation?

–Intermarriage

How would you describe intermarriage trends between 1980 and 2010?

Assimilation• Read the handout called

“Assimilation.” Write a brief summary.

• Trailer for the 2002 movie "Rabbit-Proof Fence"

Ethnic Culture Regions

• Two types of ethnic culture regions:1. Urban ethnic neighborhoods 2. Urban ghettos

Urban Ethnic Neighborhood • Voluntary community

where people of a common ethnicity reside by choice

• Cultural landscape reflects the ethnicity – Synagogues & kosher

food establishments in Miami

Changing Ethnic

Clusters in NYC

Ethnic Neighborhoods in NYC• Read the article describing ethnic

neighborhoods in New York City.– Identify at least 3 benefits of having ethnic

neighborhoods.– What are the downsides to having ethnic

neighborhoods?

Ghettos • Long part of the urban cultural

geography – Dates back to 13th century

medieval Europe – Islamic cities had Christian

districts • Now associated with poor,

urban, African-American neighborhoods

• Barrio: impoverished, urban, Hispanic neighborhood

Ghetto TrackerThere's an app for that...

Ethnoburbs • Suburban ethnic

neighborhoods housing relatively affluent immigrant populations

• Is there “White Flight” from Ethnoburbs?

U.S. Cities of 100,000 or More with the Highest Ethnic Concentrations

Largest Concentration

2nd-Largest Concentration

3rd-Largest Concentration

Black Gary, Indiana (84%)

Detroit, Michigan (81.6%)

Birmingham, Alabama (73.5%)

White Livonia, Michigan (95.5%)

Cape Coral, Florida (93%)

Boise, Idaho (92.2%)

Hispanic East LA, CA (96.8%)

Laredo, Texas (94.1%)

Brownsville, Texas (91.3%)

Asian Honolulu, Hawaii (55.9%)

Daly City, CA (50.7%)

Fremont, CA (37%)

Review QuestionsQuestion 1 The arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when

a. Immigrants are pressured to assimilate quickly to their new community

b. Immigrants are forced to settle in areas populated by people from their homeland

c. The traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs

d. Local governments pass laws enforcing immigration quotes

Question 2Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Vatican City are all examples of

a. Theocracies b. Barrios c. Ethnic homelands d. Monotheistic statese. Secularist states

Review QuestionsQuestion 3A barrio is an example of a(n)

a. Ethnic neighborhood b. Ghetto c. Blockbusted neighborhoodd. Redlined areae. Adaptive strategy

Question 4How do acculturation and assimilation differ?