What is meant by a well-defined ethnic group?
Well-defined ethnic groups in the U.S. are those groups that have a common set of traditions and heritage (e.g., African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans). This category also includes interaction with members from well-established communities in which there is a conscious effort to perpetuate heritage (e.g., Decorah, with its adult education classes in Norwegian language, craft traditions, etc.). Direct interaction with individuals from other countries (e.g., recent refugees, international visitors) also qualifies. For more information, please call Cheri Doane, director of community-based learning, at 641-628-5332 or e-mail her at doanec@central.edu.
