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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 136-141 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Edition | 2 |
| ISBN (print) | 9780080970875 |
| Publication status | Published - 12 Mar 2015 |
Abstract
The term ethnicity is used for a broad spectrum of groups in history. Ethnic community building is used to foster solidarity in macro-group structures, to legitimize social inequalities by descent, and to fulfill individuals' need for belonging. In the social sciences there is a growing consensus that ethnicity is socially constructed and historically contingent, but that many people perceive it as an important, unchangeable part of their identity.
Keywords
- Barth, Frederik, Culture, DuBois, W.E.B., Ethnic group, Ethnicity, Geopolitical group, Identity, Race, Simmel, Georg, Social inequality, Thomas, William I., Weber, Max
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- General Social Sciences
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International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 2. ed. Elsevier Inc., 2015. p. 136-141.
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T1 - Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups
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AU - Bös, Mathias
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PY - 2015/3/12
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KW - Geopolitical group
KW - Identity
KW - Race
KW - Simmel, Georg
KW - Social inequality
KW - Thomas, William I.
KW - Weber, Max
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