SOC100 Study Guide - Final Guide: White Ethnic, Multiculturalism In Canada, European Canadian

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC100
• Professor: Jana Grekul

Document Summary

Racial group: group that is set apart and treated differently from others because of perceived physical differences. Black, white, and asian canadians are all perceived to be racial groups in canada. It is the culture of a particular society, however, that constructs and attaches social significance to these perceived differences. Ethnic group: group that is set apart from others primarily because of its national origin or distinctive cultural patterns. Young people who come to canada at an early age or who are the children of immigrants are more likely to attend university than other canadians. In canada, italian canadians, jewish people, and polish canadians are all categorized as ethnic groups. Minority groups: groups whose members have significantly less control or power than members of the dominant or majority group. E(cid:448)e(cid:374) though je(cid:449)ish(cid:374)ess is(cid:374)"t, (cid:271)(cid:455) defi(cid:374)itio(cid:374), a(cid:374) eth(cid:374)i(cid:272)it(cid:455) Distinguishing cultural characteristics that separate them from the majority group.