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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.

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Ethnicity · Movies · National Origin · Race

Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films

ByMary Richards December 4, 2022December 11, 2024 December 11, 2024

There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee rather than their family. 

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Ethnicity · Race

How Do Racism and Colonialism Affect the American Coffee Industry?

ByAidan Wong September 16, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. As harmless as enjoying a pick-me-up drink can be, coffee is not…

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race

The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films

ByVivian Zhang September 3, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be…

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Ethnicity · Race · Theater

Broadway’s Movin’ On Up! Dissecting Diversity In Modern Casting

ByVivian Zhang August 30, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Live theatre has carried its legacy down the years. An element of what remains is its exclusivity. This exclusivity extends…

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race

The Alarming Disparity Between Film Critics and Their Consumers 

ByAnushka Mukherjee August 10, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

For generations, the critics on board the major film festivals have looked exactly like most of those who make the…

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race

Bad Miracles: Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Duality of Spectacle

ByTony Rivas August 9, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) is a film that is fundamentally concerned with how spectacle erases cultural agency. It takes Peele’s…

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Ethnicity · Music · National Origin · Race

Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Industry?

ByMarsanna Harris August 1, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

It is no surprise that Korean idols dominate K-pop. However, as K-pop has become more global, the industry is diversifying…

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asian american mental health
Ethnicity · Health · Race

The Asian American Community Is Not Seeking Mental Health Care. Why?

ByAlissa Dao July 27, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Previously, we discussed the overall picture of Asian American mental health. In this article, we will find out why many…

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What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?
Ethnicity · Health · Race

What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?

ByAlissa Dao July 22, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One…

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baseball umpires
Ethnicity · Race · Sports

Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation

ByCamila Aponte July 12, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and…

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