ETHNIC GROUPS

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic groups

Ethnic groups are defined by the individuals who belong to them, and can be recognised and identified by people who don't belong to them. It has been argued that these groups are characterised by their perception of shared ancestry more than by actual shared beliefs or practices. In many societies, one ethnic group is in the majority and one or more form minorities. This creates power imbalances between different ethnic groups which underpin all the challenges faced by researchers working with participants from different ethnic groups. Also, it is not possible to be sure that a research ...