Unit 2: Identity Rising Vocab

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People of a nation sharing political/legal institutions, language, religion, and tradition.

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national identity

Front

Group sharing cultural traits: language, customs, beliefs, traditions; common ancestry; may share race.

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ethnic identity

Front

Family background or cultural descent

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ancestry

Front

A region with defined borders and political sovereignty.

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state

Front

A group of people with a common ancestry

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nation

Front

Independent state with a shared national identity

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nation-state

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Privileging one's own ethnic group over others

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ethnocentrism

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Belief that race is the main source of human traits and abilities, leading to the superiority of a particular race.

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racism

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Unreasonable fear or dislike of different cultures or people.

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xenophobia

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Over-generalized belief or attitude about a group of people.

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stereotype