Ethnic Identity

Definition of Ethnic Identity

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Ethnic Identity: An individual’s awareness of membership in a distinct group and of commitment to the group’s cultural values. This is the subjective aspect of ethnicity, but for many people their ethnic heritage has little subjective meaning although it can be objectively determined.

Ethnic Identity: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Ethnic Identity. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada