Theories of Ethnic Identity Development
Develop a short autobiography using written, visual presentation, audio, or video format, exploring your own racial, ethnic, or tribal identity. Consider these questions:
- When and how did you become aware of your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?
- Describe a moment when your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity was important to, or took on particular meaning for, you.
- Describe a moment when your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity was important to, or took on particular meaning for, others.
- How do you benefit from your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?
- How do you suffer or "miss out" because of your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?
- How did your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity impact your experiences at school? In the library?
- How does your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity continue to impact your life today?
- How will this understanding of ethnic identity development help you in your own practice?
