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Differences Between Race vs. Ethnicity
How the US Census Bureau Identifies Ethnicity and Race
By Amy Morin, LCSW
Updated on March 21, 2023
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Race and ethnicity are used to categorize sections of the population. Race refers to dividing people into groups, often based on physical characteristics. Ethnicity refers to the cultural expression and identification of people of different geographic regions, including their customs, history, language, and religion.
In basic terms, race describes physical traits, and ethnicity refers to cultural identification. Race may also be identified as something you inherit, whereas ethnicity is something you learn.
This article details the differences between race and ethnicity, how the terms overlap, and how various groups are categorized according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Race is biological, describing physical traits inherited from your parents. Ethnicity is your cultural identity, chosen or learned from your culture and family.
Race vs. Ethnicity
Race and ethnicity are typically misunderstood, because many people simply don’t fit into neat categories offered on forms with checkboxes. People are able to self-identify their ethnicities and, to some extent, their races.
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https://www.verywellmind.com/difference-between-race-and-ethnicity-5074205