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ethnic studies  

Definition

  • Ethnic studies is a field in the humanities and social sciences that studies ethnic groups through an interdisciplinary lens. Some universities maintain ethnic studies departments that offer more specific programs, such as in Asian American studies or Native American studies, others have departments devoted specifically to each subfield offered. [Source: Asian American Society: An Encyclopedia; Ethnic Studies]

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