Section 6
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
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Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
The U.S. has a diverse society, and its history is marked by attempts to concentrate power, wealth, and privilege into the hands of whites.
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Racial Groups
The United States is a diverse country, racially and ethnically.
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Ethnic Groups
An ethnic group is a group of people who share a common heritage, culture, and/or language; in the U.S., ethnicity often refers to race.
Immigration and Illegal Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
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Affirmative Action
Affirmative action refers refers to policies that take factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion into consideration.
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A Multicultural Society
Multiculturalism is an ideology that promotes the institutionalization of communities containing multiple cultures.