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Please assist with notes so that I can write a paper on race, ethnicity and nationality for sociology.

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The solution provides information, assistance and advise in tackling the task (see above) on the topic of markers of identity - race, ethnicity and nationality in sociology. Resources are listed for further exploration of the topic. A word version is attached.

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Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in writing a sociology paper on race, ethnicity and nationality. How should you do it? I am sure that these terminologies have been defined in the materials you have a thus I would like to suggest that you make this the core theme of your paper and provide a sample analysis/application of it to yourself to demonstrate understanding. I suggest this outline thus:

1. Sociology and definition of terms race, ethnicity & nationality - 200 words
2. Application/exemplification and impact to identity - 100 words
3. Resources

This outline should get you started with this word count. You can use the listed resources to further explore the topic. Don't forget to check your current materials to make sure what is suggested here is in line with what is expected of you to know/learn. All the best with your studies.

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones
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Markers of Identity: Race, Ethnicity and Nationality

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