Which of the following best describes the composition of an ethnic group?
A) Associated with minority or majority populations who share the same cultural background
B) Associated with minority populations that do not share the traditions of their social heritage
C) Composed of individuals who share a unique cultural background and social heritage that is passed from one generation to the next generation
D) Composed of individuals that have distinct identity who relate well within the community at large
Ans: C
Ethnic groups are composed of people who share a unique cultural background and social heritage that is passed from one generation to another. Ethnicity is associated with minority or majority populations who share the same cultural background. An ethnic group is associated with populations who share the traditions of their heritage. Ethnic groups do not always relate well within a community at large but do within their own communities.
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