Race is based on real or perceived biological differences, while ethnicity speaks to a shared ancestry or cultural heritage.

Ethnicity

A category of identifying individuals based on common linguistic, cultural, ancestral, or national characteristics.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations based on physical characteristics, ancestry, historical affiliations, or shared culture.

Biological Differences

Divergences among organisms based on genetic, physiological, or anatomical characteristics, typically within or between species.