59.4k views
5 votes
If you are of Romanian descent, it might be easy to conceal that from people (outsiders wouldn't know it unless you told them), and in general you may never mention it. However, suppose you're at a job interview and your prospective boss mentions that she's Romanian. Suddenly, it becomes very useful for you to mention that you are too: now you have something in common! What term best describes this scenario?

User Malkam
by
5.4k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

The term that best describes this scenario is situational ethnicity.

Step-by-step explanation:

A situational ethnicity is an ethnic identity that is particular to a social setting or context. It is an ethnic identity that is chosen for the moment based on the social setting or situation. Here one would choose to use one's ethnicity so as to use to one's advantage.

User Shindigo
by
5.1k points