Race & Ethnicity, Different Sides of the Same Coin

Question

Is there a difference between race and ethnicity?

Answer 1

Race refers to a social construct based upon differences on the basis of biological characteristics. Examples include skin color, hair texture, etc.

Ethnicity refers to customs and cultural distinctions that may or may not be directly associated with biological characteristics. Examples include preferences in relation to individual or collective expression, attire, music, etc.