being, “the distinguishing character or personality of an individual” (Identity). An individual has several different types of identity including personal, cultural, ethnic, political and national identity. Collectively, these shape a person’s being and defines who they are. Ethnic identity is the “psychological attachment to an ethnic group or heritage” (Trimble). The importance of ethnicity, or a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, varies upon individuals (ethnicity). Many…
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