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Scott S
Scott S asked in Society & CultureOther - Society & Culture · 1 decade ago

Why do people say they are a certain type of american.?

i.e) african-american, italian american, and so on. when they do not have ties to that particular region.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    when they are native american

  • TitoBob
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It combines an acknowledgement of their heritage with their citizenship.

  • bud_light_1970
    1 decade ago

    well they ask on job application, and on everythings else, no?

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