SOC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Symbolic Interactionism, Symbolic Ethnicity, Racialization
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Race is a social construct used to distinguish people in terms of one or more physical markers, usually with profound effects on their lives. Ethnicity is perceived cultural markers that are deemed socially significant. Ethnic groups differ in terms of language, religion, customs, values, ancestors, etc. Development of racial and ethnic labels and identity is a process of negotiation. Different native tribes represent different languages and practices, but when the europeans tried to colonize their land, they applied the label indian to them. Symbolic ethnicity: has no real consequences because you don"t speak the language or follow the traditions. That italian guy who"s always showing national spirit but is far removed from that culture. Would say that it does have consequences. Vertical mosaic, a term used by sociologist john porter to convey the concept that. Canada is a mosaic of different ethnic, language, regional and religious groupings unequal in status and power.
