Ethnic groups refer to social groups that share a common cultural background, including shared language, customs, traditions, and beliefs. These groups often have a collective identity based on their cultural heritage.
Related terms
Prejudices: Prejudices are preconceived opinions or attitudes about a particular group of people based on stereotypes rather than personal experience.
Cultural Identity: Cultural identity is the sense of belonging and identification with a particular culture or ethnic group.
Acculturation: Acculturation refers to the process through which an individual adopts or acquires elements of another culture while still retaining aspects of their original culture.