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Social Issues and Identity - Race

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African
African
[noun]

a person who is native to or lives in Africa

Ex: Africans have diverse customs and histories across the continent.
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African American

a person of African origin who is born in or living in the United States

Ex: An African American was elected as the first mayor of the city.
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ancestry
ancestry
[noun]

the people from whom a person is descended

Ex: The ancestry of the family can be seen in old portraits .
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anti-racism

the practice, belief, or policies that oppose unfair treatment based on race

Ex: He supports anti-racism initiatives in his community .
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anti-racist

a person who opposes or works to prevent racial discrimination

Ex: He identifies as an anti-racist and speaks out against prejudice.
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Arab
Arab
[noun]

a person whose family comes from the Arab world, especially the Middle East and North Africa

Ex: Arabs live in countries across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Asian
Asian
[noun]

someone who is from Asia or their family came from Asia

Ex: Asians live in diverse countries across the continent.
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Asian American

a person in the United States whose family originates from Asia, especially East Asia

Ex: Asian American artists contribute to diverse cultural expressions.
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background

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

Ex: Understanding your students ' backgrounds can help you teach them better .
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biracial
biracial
[Adjective]

representing or involving members of two different races

Ex: Biracial representation in media and literature is essential for promoting diversity and challenging stereotypes .
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black
black
[noun]

a person of African or African-American descent

Ex: Blacks have a rich tradition of storytelling and music that has influenced many cultures .
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color
color
[noun]

the shade of a person's skin, often used to indicate their racial group

Ex: Children learn about diversity and color in school.
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diversity
diversity
[noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: The city 's culinary scene is known for its diversity, offering a variety of cuisines from different countries .
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ethnic
ethnic
[Adjective]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

Ex: Ethnic music and dance performances entertain audiences with their rhythmic beats and expressive movements.
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ethnic group

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

Ex: Some ethnic groups have distinct religious beliefs .
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ethnicity
ethnicity
[noun]

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

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ethnic minority

a group whose national, cultural, or racial background is different from the majority population

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European
European
[noun]

a person who is native to or lives in Europe

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white
white
[noun]

a term used to describe people of European descent, typically with pale skin

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indigenous
indigenous
[Adjective]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

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man of color

a man belonging to a racial or ethnic group that is not white

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minority
minority
[noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .
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mixed
mixed
[Adjective]

pertaining to or involving individuals from different racial or ethnic backgrounds

Ex: The documentary explored the experiences of mixed-race individuals navigating their identities in a multicultural society.
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mixed-race
mixed-race
[Adjective]

(of a person) having parents or ancestors from different racial backgrounds

Ex: She is mixed-race because her mother is Black and her father is White .
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multi-ethnic
multi-ethnic
[Adjective]

involving or including several different ethnic groups

Ex: The neighborhood has a multi-ethnic mix of residents .
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of color
of color
[phrase]

(of a person) belonging to a racial or ethnic group that is not white

Ex: Policies address inequalities affecting people of color.
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race
race
[noun]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics , race continues to play a significant role in society , influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources .
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racism
racism
[noun]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

Ex: Racism in the police force has been a long-standing issue .
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racist
racist
[noun]

someone who believes one race has superiority over others and does not treat the members of those races fairly

Ex: The racist faced significant criticism for his behavior online .
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segregation

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

Ex: Segregation in workplaces limited career advancement for minorities .
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