PS276 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Online Analytical Processing, Biculturalism
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White youth generally have weaker sense of ethnic identity but many identify strongly with a particular ethnic group ex german, italian etc and derive part of overall sense of self from this. These individuals more likely to use generic panethnic labels like white or american. Precipitating event that makes one think about ethnic identity is prejudice where individual becomes aware of group"s underrepresentation in some activity or setting and feels they stand out. Following crisis, individuals engage in period of exploration where they immerse themselves in learning about their ethnic heritage which leads to increases in self esteem. Individual establishes more coherent sense of personal identity that includes this ethnic identity. Strong ethnic identity helps foster sense of meaning in life. Process parents use to attempt to teach children about their ethnic identity and about the special experiences they may encounter within the broader society as result of ethnic background.
