A Paper on Ethnicity and Identity Difference
A Paper
On
Ethnicity and identity difference
Author: Dr. Basavadatta Mitra Co Authors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Anusha Reddy . K Chaitanya Dora . S T.V.K. Chaitanya D. Nitin Varma Rachana Reddy . M
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI GOA CAMPUS November 2009
Contents:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Abstract Introduction Ethnicity in India Various Ethnic groups of India Incorporate Lifestyle Politics What does the younger generation think? Conclusion Bibliography
Abstract
Ethnicity is perhaps the area that first comes to mind when there is discussion about issues on communication differences but it is also an area where the arguments are most complex and contentious. In order to overcome this problem in recent years, efforts have been made to bring various lists of world ethnicities closer together. Ethnicity‟ is used to refer to the shared origins, values and traditions of particular groups. Although ethnic identity can have a value for people in certain circumstances, a rigid idea of ethnicity can be used to define people as „other‟ and to overlook diversity within groups and similarities between groups. Cultural attributes Iike distinctive beliefs, practices, religion, Influence of place, class, habits, customs , the ways of thinking and language often form the bases of identity. In some instances, physical attributes pigmentation of the skin or body shape-provide the foundation of ethnic identity and these factors influence the way people identify each other and communicate. The purpose of this study is to investigate cross-ethnic group differences in identity formation patterns and ways to overcome these differences.
Introduction
Typecasting and stereotyping is often frowned upon and called racial profiling. A person‟s mannerisms can be attributed to his or her upbringing, a brief study of a person‟s background can be made use to help people understand each other easily. Avoiding eye-contact and keeping your head down is a show of
On
Ethnicity and identity difference
Author: Dr. Basavadatta Mitra Co Authors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Anusha Reddy . K Chaitanya Dora . S T.V.K. Chaitanya D. Nitin Varma Rachana Reddy . M
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI GOA CAMPUS November 2009
Contents:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Abstract Introduction Ethnicity in India Various Ethnic groups of India Incorporate Lifestyle Politics What does the younger generation think? Conclusion Bibliography
Abstract
Ethnicity is perhaps the area that first comes to mind when there is discussion about issues on communication differences but it is also an area where the arguments are most complex and contentious. In order to overcome this problem in recent years, efforts have been made to bring various lists of world ethnicities closer together. Ethnicity‟ is used to refer to the shared origins, values and traditions of particular groups. Although ethnic identity can have a value for people in certain circumstances, a rigid idea of ethnicity can be used to define people as „other‟ and to overlook diversity within groups and similarities between groups. Cultural attributes Iike distinctive beliefs, practices, religion, Influence of place, class, habits, customs , the ways of thinking and language often form the bases of identity. In some instances, physical attributes pigmentation of the skin or body shape-provide the foundation of ethnic identity and these factors influence the way people identify each other and communicate. The purpose of this study is to investigate cross-ethnic group differences in identity formation patterns and ways to overcome these differences.
Introduction
Typecasting and stereotyping is often frowned upon and called racial profiling. A person‟s mannerisms can be attributed to his or her upbringing, a brief study of a person‟s background can be made use to help people understand each other easily. Avoiding eye-contact and keeping your head down is a show of
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