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    PATTERNS OF SOCIAL AND ETHNIC RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION AMONG SOCIAL GROUPS & ETHNIC MINORITIES Residential segregation can be explained as special appearance of social inequality, unequal distribution of social, ethnic, etc. groups. The spatial objective reflection of the complicated system of social relation can interpret the socio-economic structure of the city, and the allocation of different social groups. Appears in space in segregation curve where higher and lower social classes are much different

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    Ethnic Groups in Pakistan

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    Since its birth, Pakistan has been home to various multi-ethnic societies and groups in all its provinces. The activities of these groups have had varying impact on the political history of Pakistan. This paper analyses the impact of the Sindhi ethnic society (also known as the "Jeeya Sindh movement") on the political history of Pakistan during the 1970s. I then provide a critique of the government's response to the demands of these movements and then suggest my opinion as to how the government should

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    Somali Ethnic Groups

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    The History, Religion, and Traditions of Somalia’s Ethnic Groups Somali ethnic groups do not only live in Somalia, they live in northern Kenya, the Ogaden region of eastern Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Even though Somali ethnic groups live in different places around Somalia, they still consider themselves as one. The country of Somalia is best understood by learning about the “Horn of Africa,” defining its common religion, and examining its rich traditions. Comprehending the history

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    Poor Ethnic Groups

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    Poor ethnic groups in the United States According to the Census Bureau one in seven people in the United States live in poverty. Today, more than 45 million people in the United States are living in poverty. Those 45 million people in ‘poverty’ are constantly struggling with getting nutritious food, safe shelter, and proper clothing for the weather. Throughout the United States, there is a dilemma that certain ethnic groups are in deeper poverty than another. Here we will look into why one ethnic

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    Deaf Ethnic Groups

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    In the article should the Deaf Be Considered an Ethnic Group? By Susan Seligson the author examines the attitudes towards the deaf community and their classification in society. The author claims that the deaf community has major hurdles to over come to become a ethnic group including the medical industries affection toward technology like cochlear implants which are usually implanted into infants who may have hearing difficulties with doctors medical advice. Seligson maintains the belief in which

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    Ethnic groups' conflict Pastoralist Community Initiative And Development Assistance (PACIDA )highlights the insecurity as a consequence of race for the limited water and pasture in Marsabit area of Kenya (East Africa). Their report of the situation in Marsabit in 2009 indicated that within Marsabit, "security has been a major problem. Over the past months in the cause of the year, series of cattle rustling and loss of human lives was quiet frequent, especially in Marsabit. Over range of four month

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    Final Paper Nigeria Tara Domino-Robinson SOC 308 Racial & Ethnic Groups Professor Staccy Lampkin March 22, 2015 Nigeria For my final project, I chose to research (Africa) Nigeria. “Nigeria, Africa 's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the most populous and politically influential are: Hausa and the Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, and Tiv 2.5%. British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa

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    The Rohingya are an ethnic group with majority being Muslim who live in the Buddhist Myanmar. Often, the Rohingya are called the “worlds most persecuted minority.” As of today, there are at least 1.1 million Rohingya that currently live in Southeast Asia. The language spoken by the Rohingya is known as Ruaingga and is very distinct. Out of the 135 ethnic groups in the country they are not considered one and have continuously been denied citizenship in Myanmar since the year 1982. They are not allowed

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    Amish Ethnic Groups

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    1. I chose the Amish ethnic group 2. Pennsylvania, PA United States 3. Population: 74,250 in 2017 Some food that the Amish people eat are homemade cornmeal, eggs, cooked cereals,fruits and juices. All amish harvest their food whether it is a vegetable or an animal. Sometimes the Amish people eat bologna, cheese, soup or fruit for a lighter meal rather than the foods listed above. The Amish spend their days doing manual labor and are not concerned about the

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    Individuals hold an inward approach to the way the view other culture and ethnic groups in the world based on surrounding influences and experiences. The word used to describe such an individual is ethnocentrism, which is holding certain attitudes and behavior towards an out-group. These attitudes and behaviors tend to be biased and are in favor of those of the in-group, which comes to the expense of the out-group (Hewstone & Ward, 1985). Individuals whom hold ethnocentric characteristics often are

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