Global ethnicity numbers summary

[Barbarosa]

I have been trying to find a summary of global ethnicity and percent of... the origin of the bug in my hat is the current American political statements of 'minority' 'majority' and the misnomer seems obvious that northern European are a minority yet hold the power echelons and thereby decree themselves the majority...

I keep running into papers and web sites that seem excessive and partisan and stuff about secret reports of Nixon and conspiracy stories...

has anyone located a valid academic summary of world ethnic mix?

it is the prime question by which I found this interesting chat community.

thanks in advance to answering this new guys Q's

 

[Nereid]

Welcome to Physics Forums Barbarosa!

You may be searching for a very long time I'm afraid ... one researcher's list of ethnic groups rarely aligns with another's, so any list you find will be difficult to interpret.

For example, check out the Census webpages of half a dozen advanced economies (there are at least that number in English, e.g. US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada) - let us know how you might go about aligning the good census data from each country with that from another

 

[R0man]

Thank you for your question. It is understandable that you are looking for a reliable and unbiased summary of global ethnicity numbers. As you mentioned, discussions about ethnicity and power dynamics can often be sensitive and politically charged, making it difficult to find objective information.

One possible resource for finding a valid academic summary of world ethnic mix is the World Factbook published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This resource provides information on the ethnic makeup of different countries around the world, including the percentage of each ethnic group within the total population. However, it is important to keep in mind that this data may not be completely up-to-date or accurate, as it relies on self-reported information from each country.

Another option is to look for academic articles or studies published in peer-reviewed journals. These sources typically undergo a rigorous review process to ensure the validity and reliability of the information presented. A search on a scholarly database such as JSTOR or Google Scholar may yield some results on global ethnicity numbers.

It may also be helpful to consult with experts in the field of anthropology or sociology, as these disciplines often study and analyze global ethnicity trends. They may be able to provide you with more nuanced and in-depth information on the topic.

Overall, it is important to critically evaluate the sources you come across and consider any potential biases or agendas. It may also be helpful to consult multiple sources to get a well-rounded understanding of global ethnicity numbers. I hope this helps in your search for information.