- Race (human categorization) - Wikipedia
Race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society [1] The term came into common usage during the 16th century, when it was used to refer to groups of various kinds, including those characterized by close kinship relations [2]
- Examples of Race and Ethnicity - YourDictionary
Explore clear definitions and examples of race and ethnicity to better understand what the terms mean and when they might overlap
- The Difference between Race and Ethnicity | Merriam-Webster
Today, race refers to a group sharing some outward physical characteristics and some commonalities of culture and history Ethnicity refers to markers acquired from the group with which one shares cultural, traditional, and familial bonds
- Race | Definition, Ideologies, Constructions, Facts . . .
Race is the idea that the human species is divided into distinct groups on the basis of inherited physical and behavioral differences Genetic studies in the late 20th century refuted the existence of biogenetically distinct races, and scholars now argue that ‘races’ are cultural interventions stemming from colonialism
- Whats The Difference Between Ethnicity And Race?
The most fundamental difference between ethnicity and race is that ethnicity is about cultural identity, while race is about physical appearance Ethnicity is shaped by cultural factors such as language, traditions, and historical experience, while race is often based on visible characteristics like skin color or facial features
- Race and ethnicity - American Psychological Association (APA)
Race is a socially defined concept sometimes used to designate a portion, or subdivision, of the human population with common physical characteristics, ancestry, or language
- Race - Encyclopedia. com
The article under this heading discusses both the history of the concept of race and the cultural definition of race The biology of race is described under Genetics, especially in the article on Race And Genetics
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