Question

sociology question : using Phinney's Model of Ethnic Identity Development, how would you describe someone who feels embarrassed or ashamed to accept their ethnic identity?

Answer 1

Ans) Individuals have not explored their own

ethnicity and may be disinterested in doing so.

- Some minority students may initially accept

attitudes of the dominant culture.

- Attitudes toward exploring an ethnic identity

are influenced by several factors.

- For several individuals in this stage, ethnicity

is a nonissue which can lead to diffusion or

foreclosure.

- Some individuals may relay strong views

of ethnic identity and appear to be in stage 3.

Individuals may remain in Stage 1 until they

encounter a situation that causes them to

explore.

- The situation may be harsh (overt racism) or  

gradual (less traumatic).

- This is a time of experimentation where  

individuals talk with friends and family, read

literature, take courses, learn cultural

customs, and attend cultural events.

- May be an emotionally intense stage (anger,  

guilt, or embarrassment).

- Individuals can remain in this stage for a very  

long period of time.

- Individuals resolve their ethnic
identity conflicts, accept
membership in minority culture,
and are open to other cultures.
- The best outcome would be for an
individual to have a secure ethnic
identity and a positive orientation
toward the mainstream culture.
- Individuals are confident and calm