Symbolic ethnicity is an ethnic identity that is only relevant on specific occasions and does not significantly impact everyday life. For example, most Irish-Americans only exhibit their ethnicity on St. Patrick's Day.
Racial Assimilation is when racial minority groups are absorbed into the dominant group through intermarriage. This makes society more homogenous.
Hispanics are one of the largest minority groups in America. Minority groups are systematically denied the same access to power and resources available to the dominant groups of a society.
Racial and ethnic groups have great differences in access to healthcare. In turn, this may account for the differing life expectancy rate for different races.
Donald Sterling has become notorious for his racism. His remarks demonstrate his belief that there is superiority of certain racial or ethnic groups.
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