Race :
Race Physical characteristics
Genetic- born with this part of your identity (inherited)
Difficult/impossible to change
Biological differences are minimal.
Society decides who belongs in what racial category and society decides what the categories are
We learn what group we belong in from interacting with our society (we learn about race)
Societies conception of race changes overtime (the one drop rule v. blood quantum. Include/exclude. Socially motivated definitions)
RELIGION IS ALSO A PART OF ETHNIC IDENTITY :
RELIGION IS ALSO A PART OF ETHNIC IDENTITY
Religion :
Religion More important to the identity of some than to others.
Sometimes society attaches importance to religious identity. Hitler/Jews – JFK/Catholics
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Society influences religion. Governmental influences
The 1st amendment and the war on drugs. Brazilian Church/Native American Church/Rastafarian.
Peyote and the Supreme Court. State drug laws of Oregon over ride the free exercise of religion (fed)
Med. Marijuana. Federal drug laws over ride any state law.
Ethnic identity :
Ethnic identity Race and Religion
Nationality (citizenship) and National Origin also can play a big role.
Where your ancestors came from
What nation you live in