The Concept Of Race And Ethnicity

The concepts of race and ethnicity have an enormous complexity and are easily manipulated. Therefore, clarifying their meaning may contribute to a careful management of the terms in efforts of avoiding mistakes and misinterpretations. The concept of race is defined as a category of individuals who share certain hereditary traits that members of society considered socially relevant or significant. But the most important component of the concept of race is the practical, which classifies individuals in racial groups. This process has been called racialization. Ethnicity refers to the Group of people who share a cultural heritage. They have common ancestors, speak the same language, practice the same religion, share customs and therefore, a common