Question

Sociologists refer to a collection of people who identify with each other and share a common culture, art forms, language, music, traditions, and religious affiliation as a(n) _______________
a. ascribed-status group.
b. ethnic group.
c. ethnocultural group.
d. cultural group.

Answer 1

An ethnic group is a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry. Members of ethnic groups often share certain culture traits such as religion, language, and even special foods.

An ethnocultural community or group is defined by the shared characteristics unique to, and recognized by, that group. This includes characteristics such as cultural traditions, ancestry, language, national identity, country of origin and/or physical traits.

Cultural group selection is an explanatory model within cultural evolution of how cultural traits evolve according to the competitive advantage they bestow upon a group.

An ascribed status is a position in a social group that one is born into or have no control over. This is different from achieved status, which a person earns based on their choices or their efforts. Examples of ascribed status include gender, eye color, race, and ethnicity.

Answer Will be ethnic group because Members of ethnic groups often share certain culture traits such as religion, language, and even special foods.