Race and Ethnicity Quiz

Defining Race and Ethnicity

• Key biological characteristics used to define race include skin color, hair texture, and facial features.
• The primary basis for defining race is often social and cultural, rather than biological.

Social Hierarchy and Power

• The term "elite" refers to a group that is more powerful than others based on wealth and power.

Acronyms and Terminology

• BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
• BAME stands for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic.

Multiculturalism and Assimilation

• The term "melting pot" or "assimilation" refers to the process of different ethnic groups blending into a single, dominant culture.
• Cultural pluralism or multiculturalism, on the other hand, refers to the coexistence and celebration of multiple cultures.
• The term "whitestream" likely refers to mainstream, dominant white culture.

Ethnic Enclaves and Demographics

• Ethnic enclaves refer to neighborhoods or areas with high concentrations of people from a specific ethnic group.
• Most visible minorities in Canada live in urban areas, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver.
• By 2031, it is projected that 34.7% of Canada's population will be foreign-born.

Canadian Multiculturalism Policy

• The Multiculturalism Act of 1988 is related to promoting and celebrating diversity in Canada.
• There are an estimated 250-300 ethnic groups in Canada.