What are the differences between race and ethnicity?

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Andrew Russell

22 August, 20:54

What are the differences between race and ethnicity?

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Jayden Hodge · Answer 1

Whereas race is mostly defined and determined by physical characteristics, ethnicity is considered to be more about a person's culture, language, family and place of origin. (Nationalities are thrown into the mix, too.) Examples of ethnicity include being Indian, Jewish or Asian, regardless of race

Valencia · Answer 2

Race is mostly defined and determined by physical characteristics, ethnicity is considered to be more about a person's culture, language, family and place of origin.