Question

which of the followings statements defines an ethnic group?
○ people sharing similar educational background, work experience and lifestyle
○ people sharing behavioral norms associated with being a male or female
○ people sharing common languages, customs, rituals, traditions, religions and cultures
○ people sharing genetic history and identifiable physical characteristics

Explanation:

To define an ethnic group, we analyze each option:

• The first option refers to a group with similar educational/work/lifestyle, which is more about a socioeconomic or professional group, not ethnic.
• The second option relates to gender norms, defining gender groups, not ethnic.
• The third option: Ethnic groups are defined by shared cultural elements like languages, customs, rituals, traditions, religions, and cultures. This matches the definition of an ethnic group.
• The fourth option describes a racial group (sharing genetic history and physical traits), while ethnic groups are more about cultural aspects.

Answer:

C. People sharing common languages, customs, rituals, traditions, religions and cultures