Participating in ethnic activities can make adolescents feel good about themselves -- but only if they consider their ethnic identity central to who they are, according to a study of Chinese-American ...

The relationship between language and ethnic identity has long occupied a central place in social, cultural and political thought. It is a relationship that is at once intimate and complex – uniting ...

Like many kids growing up in the United States, I came of age straddling two cultures: that of my family’s country of origin, and mainstream/majority American culture. There was a significant Asian ...

People from Somaliland are most commonly referred to as Somalilanders when the term is used in a geographic or political ...

Ethnic identity is a multifaceted concept that describes how people develop and experience a sense of belonging to their culture. Traditions, customs, and feelings about one’s heritage are also ...

If you've ever filled out a demographic form (like the US Census), you've probably been asked about your race and ethnicity. You might even wonder exactly what those terms mean and how they differ.

The Census Bureau is also testing more gender-neutral language throughout the survey. A new "Middle Eastern or North African" racial category will also be implemented. These changes could be ...