Nationality - or citizenship - the nation we are a member of
Ethnicity (ethnic identity) - membership in a particular cultural group. It is defined by shared cultural practices, beliefs, values, habits, customs, norms, holidays, foods, language, costumes, music, religion, historical experience, geographical isolation, kinship or "race."
People can share the same nationality but have different ethnic groups.
Example: Citizens of the U.S. are of many different ethnic backgrounds.
People who share an ethnic identity can be of different nationality.
Example: Turkish citizens of Turkey and Turkish citizens in Germany.
Status - encompasses the various positions that people occupy in a society.
Can be ascribed status and achieved status:
Ascribed - people have little or no choice about occupying them.
examples: age, race, gender
Achieved - are not automatic; they come through choices, actions, efforts, talents and accomplishments
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