Category: Ethnicity
Ethnicity is different from race, as it groups individuals based on shared culture, learned behaviors and other regional similarities beyond physical appearance. Ethnicity is associated with cultural experiences, history, upbringing, nationality, language, customs, geographical background and more. Common examples of ethnicity include Hispanic or Latine, Irish, Jewish or Cambodian.
How Do Racism and Colonialism Affect the American Coffee Industry?
Coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. As harmless as enjoying a pick-me-up drink can be, coffee is not exempt from exploitation. Like many…
The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films
The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be a dissection of the disparity…
Broadway’s Movin’ On Up! Dissecting Diversity In Modern Casting
Live theatre has carried its legacy down the years. An element of what remains is its exclusivity. This exclusivity extends itself through various facets location,…
The Alarming Disparity Between Film Critics and Their Consumers
For generations, the critics on board the major film festivals have looked exactly like most of those who make the films: male and white. It…
Bad Miracles: Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Duality of Spectacle
Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) is a film that is fundamentally concerned with how spectacle erases cultural agency. It takes Peele’s previous concerns with black identity,…
Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Industry?
It is no surprise that Korean idols dominate K-pop. However, as K-pop has become more global, the industry is diversifying and has its fair share…
The Asian American Community Is Not Seeking Mental Health Care. Why?
Previously, we discussed the overall picture of Asian American mental health. In this article, we will find out why many Asian Americans do not seek…
What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?
Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One of the most serious problems…
Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation
Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and enforce the game’s rules. MLB…
American Universities: The Center Of Diverse Cultures (Part 2)
Previously, we have discussed how people from diverse backgrounds spread and preserve their culture. Part 2 of this series will examine how professors handle a…