Define the Circumstantialist and the Primordialist Models of Ethnicity

question 20

Essay

Define the circumstantialist and the primordialist models of ethnicity. Apply one of these models to an ethnic group with which you are familiar. How does it help you understand the concept of ethnicity?

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Definitions:

Empty Nest Syndrome

A feeling of grief and loneliness parents may feel when their children leave home for the first time, such as to live on their own or attend college.

Development of Depression

The process by which depression unfolds and intensifies in an individual, often influenced by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.

Parents

Individuals who have contributed to the birth and/or upbringing of a child, playing significant roles in their development and socialization.

Adults

Individuals who have reached a specific age, usually 18 or 21, where they are considered legally responsible for their actions and capable of entering into binding contracts.