Task 1: 12 Basic Concept of Ethnic Relations

Definition of 12 basic concept of ethnic relations :

1.Assimilation
Describes a change in individual or group identity that results from continuous social interaction between members of two groups such that members of one group (often a minority culture group) enter into and become a part of a second group (often a majority culture group). In this process of assimilation, the minority group or culture may disappear by losing its members to the larger and more dominant cultural group.

2.Nation
A group of people who share common history, culture, ethnic origin and language, often possessing or seeking its own independent government.

3.Pluralism
A condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are present and tolerated within a society.

4.Racism
The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.

5.Ethnocentrism
A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

6. Segregation
A policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups, as in schools, housing, and public or commercial facilities, especially as a form of discrimination.

7.Accommodation
The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated; adjustment.

8.Prejudice
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.

9. Discrimination
The ability or power to see or make fine distinctions; discernment.

10. Enculturation
The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture.

11. Stereotype
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

12.Acculturation
The process whereby the attitudes and/or behaviors of people from one culture are modified as a result of contact with a different culture.