Ethnocultural forces refer to factors related to ethnicity and culture that shape social and political dynamics within societies. These forces can include language, religion, customs, traditions, and shared historical experiences.
Related terms
Multiculturalism: A policy or ideology that promotes the coexistence of multiple ethnic and cultural groups within one society while encouraging respect for diversity.
Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the dominant culture of their host society while abandoning aspects of their own culture.
Cultural diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, practices, ideas, languages, technologies, etc., between different societies through contact and interaction.