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An ethnic group is a human population whose members identify with each other, usually on the basis of a presumed common genealogy or ancestry (Smith 1986). Ethnic groups are also usually united by common cultural, behavioural, linguistic, or religious practices. In this sense, an ethnic group is also a cultural community.
From an objective standpoint, an ethnic group is also an endogamous population, that is, members of an ethnic group procreate primarily with other members of their ethnic group, something which is measurable in terms of characteristic average genetic frequencies. These differences, however, usually do not approach the magnitude of racial difference in that the genetic differences within an ethnic group are greater than the difference between any two ethnic groups. The characteristic of endogamy is reinforced by proximity, cultural familiarity, and also social pressure (in extreme cases, by legal command) to procreate within the ethnic group.
Types of ethnic group
In general, two types of ethnic groups have arisen in human history. The earliest form is the kinship-based ethnic group most closely corresponding to the term "tribe". As human populations became more mobile, another type of ethnic group arose, most closely associated with the evolution of the state ("country"), as the opportunity to procreate outside the old kinship systems presented itself. Invasion, migration, and pan-ethnic religions have contributed to a further evolution of new ethnic groups out of the mixture of older ethnic groups. At the same time, ethnic distinction can persist, even within the bounds of a single country as long as members of an ethnic group procreate primarily among themselves, for various reasons. More on [ Ethnic group ]
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Danny asks wat my ethnicity is and i tell him: panamanian. He likes that word. Lol. But he doesn't know how to spell it haha
venganza7x (shai thomas) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:02:10 -0000
Danny asks wat my ethnicity is and i tell him: panamanian. He likes that word. Lol. But he doesn't know how to spell it haha
BLOG: Katy Perry Celebrity Ethnicity â What Nationality Background Race http://tinyurl.com/ycpx497
katyperryfans (katy Perry Fans) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:59:29 -0000
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@Chuckizagoodguy haha yeah pretty much. it's funny when people try and figure out my ethnicity :) rich heritage? i dont get it?
unavitabella (Aaliyah Katie Ormsby) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:58:28 -0000
@Chuckizagoodguy haha yeah pretty much. it's funny when people try and figure out my ethnicity :) rich heritage? i dont get it?
No specifics on the ethnicity this time around? Whassup??? Dionne755 http://ur.ly/3JNI?dp5h
juliajuliacwug (Alice Eatonzkv) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:50:03 -0000
No specifics on the ethnicity this time around? Whassup??? Dionne755 http://ur.ly/3JNI?dp5h
Q:what is your ethnicity? A:I'm American. That's about it. http://formspring.me/pursuingkrishna/q/16543142 #formspringme
pursuingkrishna (Tina) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:56:34 -0000
Q:what is your ethnicity? A:I'm American. That's about it. http://formspring.me/pursuingkrishna/q/16543142 #formspringme
RT @Kimmy6313: @nicolebyler I like that you're an anthropologist & your sister doesn't know how to say "ethnicity">> LMFAO I know.
NicoleByler (Nicole Byler) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:42:56 -0000
RT @Kimmy6313: @nicolebyler I like that you're an anthropologist & your sister doesn't know how to say "ethnicity">> LMFAO I know.
Ancha - Promotes the social interaction of Hellenic Australians. History, contact details, and membership information.
Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council - Represents the interests of the Australian Jewish community to government, media and other community groups and organisations.
Austurk - An non-profit Australian Turkish educational and cultural association located in Melbourne.
Brazilian Community Council of Australia - An association to promote friendship and cultural exchange between Australia and Brazil and to identify and advocate the needs of the Brazilian community in Australia.
Meta Description: [ Brazilian Community Council of Australia ]
Gram Bangla - Grameen bank support group Australia with information about the microcredit philosophy used to provide working capital to the poor without demanding collateral in Bangladesh. Details of the group and operations, as well as links to the bank itself.
Meta Description: [ GramBangla: Home Page of Grameen Support Group Australia ]
Latvians in Australia - Directory of Latvian associations throughout the country.
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Ozedesi.com - One stop Australian site for people from Fiji, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri lanka, Ceylon and Nepal.
Meta Description: [ ozedesi.com ]
SCATS Australia - Information about the Sri Lankan community in Australia. Includes news, information, and projects.
Somali Cultural Association (Inc.) - Promoting Somali culture in Australia. Map, history, government information, and contact details included.
Swiss on the Net in Australia - Information for and about Swiss people and their culture and activities in Australia.
Meta Description: [ Swiss on the Net in Australia & NZ - Internet Portal of Events, Activities and Members of Swiss Clubs and Organisations in Australia & NZ ]
The Australian Arabic Council - Committed to human rights and community relations issues affecting the Arabic culture and profile.
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