Ethnic identity refers to______________?

Correct answer: D. a felt sense of group of group membership on basis of religion language or history

  • A. the objective categories of ethnicity used in the census
  • B. the fragmented and pluralistic nature of ethnicity
  • C. the imposition of a racial label on a minority by a powerful majority
  • D. a felt sense of group of group membership on basis of religion language or history

Explanation

Ethnic identity is a subjective sense of belonging based on shared features such as religion, language, ancestry, or history. Census categories are external classifications, not the individual’s felt identity.

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