Ethnic Identity Differences

similarities they have between groups of people. Identification naturally happens through established similarities and differences. Sometimes group identification shifts as a result of relational and situational identities. It’s only possible to define oneself through their relationships with others. Therefore “identification changes depending on who one currently has a relationship with”. The relational aspect of group identification is often studied through observing social situations. “Ethnic identity is imperative in the sense that one can rarely rid oneself of it entirely; if you are a Nuer, a Trobriander, a Sikh or an Englishman, you will always will be”. Once the relative importance’s in someone’s life is examined it is easier to

Group identities can be strong or weak, depending on the discrepancies. For example, “the classical western class society or the Indian caste society, group identifications along the lines of class or caste will presumably be strong, especially to those who perceive the system as oppressive”. There are some clearly delineated ethnic identities that are marginal of the majority, which is why gender identity is most often associated with women not men. This is also the explanation for race to concern black more than white people. The members of these groups recognize the external pressure the most. “A minority is reminded of its minority status every day, unlike a

There are various religions that can be associated with different ideas and morals. It has been found that salience of religious identification influences willingness to maintain social distance with out-groups. The relationship between ethno-religious categories and social distance is explained by out-group trust. This main finding highlights the role of out-group trust in the ethno-religiously arranged society with collectivist culture. In a catholic church in Wivenhoe, the whole congregation is silent as the priest recites stories about people who question their faith. A total of three stories are read to the entire audience and there were structured responses associated with each individual one. They give their undivided attention for the entire audience, which forms a relationship of mutual respect. The group rose from their seats without being requested to by the priest. This relationship is functional because they understand what the priest is requesting of them and they agree with the major beliefs he preaches. Another important aspect of the mass is the end. At this local church, parishioners were congregating in their pews and having conversation with their friends. This observation proves that people who attend mass regularly form small groups of friends, and there is a possibility they would not have interacted if they were not present at