What are the Differences Between Nationality, Ethnicity, and Race?
DEI Vocabulary • 1m 42s
Review these helpful definitions and analysis of the terms race, nationality, and ethnicity and the differences between them. Recognize why many people don’t fit neatly into or identify with a set of pre-defined categories.
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