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    type of people group. We are full of diversity. From our social class to our race/ethnicity we are different. These differences have brought new traditions to the family‚ as well as “spice up” our interactions with each other at family gatherings. Even though we are different we love each other equally and are proud to be a part of the family that we are. My family does experience a difference in class‚ and these difference have adjusted over the years. For example‚ most of my childhood was spent

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    social class over race and gender is supported by the realization that socioeconomic disadvantage is in reality a present handicap‚ rather than an intergeneration one and it can be assessed at an individual level and not necessarily in aggregate (Magnus & Mick‚ 2000). Aggregating an entire race or gender in affirmative action is a reflection of the inherent shortcomings contained as being underprivileged is more influenced by the family background rather being from a certain race. Sacks (2007) observes

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    Race and Ethnicity in Childhood Obesity Abstract Many early life risk factors for childhood obesity are more prevalent among blacks and Hispanics than among whites and may explain the higher prevalence of obesity among racial/ethnic minority children. Eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care is a national priority‚ and obesity is a prime target. During the last 30 years in the United States‚ the prevalence of obesity among children has dramatically increased‚ sparing no

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    Many people do not know the differences between race and ethnicity. Race is defined by the physical characteristics‚ while ethnicity is by the nationality or cultural region. I define race as something that separates people. I do not like to even use race to define myself because I begin to be characterize by it. Race is a factor that was used back in the days to make the differences in people. Race made people realize that they are different than the one other person. Race begin to be have a social

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    What is Race? B2 Race is known to be the biological difference between groups. It is culturally constructed and was created by countries conducting imperialism and colonization. Humans have all come from the same ancestor therefore the physical differences we see are not all based on biology. There are no traits that belong to a specific race. (American Anthropological Association RACE) Today’s social construction has been highly influenced by the ideology of race. Race has created this process

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    How important can race and ethnicity be to a specific individual? For some it can be very important in shaping their own way of life‚ but for others‚ it can be more or less a simple title with no effect on their lifestyle. Race more often than not categorizes people in groups based on skin color‚ physical characteristics and sometimes country of origin‚ while ethnicities group people into categories based off of similar thinking through ideas like religion‚ traditions and customs. By analyzing racial

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    Ethnicity and race has had a big influence on peoples’ every day life choices. In some way or another‚ most people will be judged according to their color of their skin or their ethnic background. We live in a society full of different races and cultures affecting the way we interact with each other‚ as well as influencing our views on equality and differences among the many different races in our society. Often influential media groups and social standards shape our beliefs‚ also affecting how we

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    society. However sports events often provide a channel to solidify citizens in a country‚ like the World Cup fever. At times sports affiliation also becomes a symbol of the country‚ such as football in the UK. Yet sometimes it leads debate on race and ethnicity. For example‚ the Tebbitt speaking‚ “A large proportion of Britain’s Asian population fail to pass the cricket test. Which side do they cheer for? It’s an interesting test. Are you still harking back to where you came from or where you are?”

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    Attending Catholic Church and Catholic School‚ growing up was a part of my family’s culture. Awareness of my race and ethnicity‚ stated in my earliest days at school. Although‚ majority of my childhood interactions were with other African American children‚ I had no problem creating friendships with other children who did not mirror my image. When you are a kid‚ you pay less attention to the differences among one another‚ but more at the toys and games you and friends like to play. In middle school I had

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    Theoretical Perspectives of Race and Ethnicity Rebecca Spain ETH/125 April 4th‚ 2010 Melissa Terrell The three sociological theoretical perspectives of race and ethnicity are the functionalist‚ conflict‚ and labeling perspectives. The functionalist perspective is the perspective that shows how parts of society work in a structured manner to keep the survival of a society. The belief is that if a certain part does not contribute to society’s survival in an effective manner that it will

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