South Asian Kenyans Declared Country’s 44th Tribe

society – n. people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values

part and parcel – idiomatic phrase. something important within a larger group

comfortable – adj. allowing you to be relaxed : causing no worries, difficulty, or uncertainty

role – v. the part that someone has in a family, society, or other group

descent – n. the people in your family who lived before you were born : your ancestors

quota – n. an official limit on the number or amount of people or things that are allowed

favor – n. preference for one person, group, etc., over another

marginalize – v. to put or keep (someone) in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group

focus – n. a subject that is being discussed or studied : the subject on which people's attention is focused — usually singular

status – n. the official position of a person or thing according to the law