Ethnicity (Lesson)

Definition of Ethnicity: 

- social groups that share the same identity, history and cultural roots.

- oriental 

- hispanic 

- mixed race 

- white

- middle eastern 

- eastern european 

- european 

- black african 

- white african

- india 

White stereotypes: 

- rich

- superior

- family orientated 

- dominant 

- 'professionals' 

- privileged   

Eastern European stereotypes: 

- violent

- crime 

- abrupt 

- diversity 

- drugs and weapons 

Black (African and American): 

- cultural history 

- slaves- lower class 

- inferior 

- gangs 

- poverty 

'Eastern':

- food for identity 

- doctors/ professionals

- hard working and high achieving  

Clip: 

- different ethnicities doing labour work  apart from white British.

- black african fitting a stereotype of a doctor.

- white British seen as the dominant figure- commanding other ethnic races around.

- at the eating area, ethnic groups are together and showing stereotypical behaviours- eastern european very loud and angry - black africans blessing their food with a prayer to God.