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Identity Exploration in Ethnic Studies Answers

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Why is it helpful to include one or two anecdotes in a written reflection?

A
to add some entertaining humor and make the reader laugh
B
to illustrate the connections between personal and social identities
C
to show what a movie based on the writer’s life story might be like
D
to demonstrate that all people are the same and have similar experiences
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Amir is writing a reflective essay on how being a Muslim in the United States has shaped his identity. What should he include in the introduction?

A
an explanation of how characteristics have helped to influence his perspective
B
a brief description of characteristics related to his religion that he has observed
C
an examination of the role that bias or inequality may have affected his experiences
D
an analysis of how he may view the world differently based on what he has discovered
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Which factor helps to shape collective identity?

A
common values
B
amusing anecdotes
C
childhood memories
D
personal experiences
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Which perspective should be used in a written reflection on identity?

A
first-person point-of-view using mostly I and me pronouns
B
first-person point-of-view using mostly you and they pronouns
C
second-person point-of-view using mostly you and your pronouns
D
third-person point-of-view using mostly he, she, and they pronouns
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What is intersectionality?

A
the feeling a person has as the result of being part of a social group
B
the experiences a person has that shape how they see themselves
C
the ways personal and social identities can influence perspective
D
the skills and qualities that make each person special and unique
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In the concept of intersectionality, what overlaps?

A
people’s identities
B
people’s tolerance
C
people’s happiness
D
people’s environments
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Read the reflective poem. I am from the honking horns and rumbling engines of a bustling streetVehicles with wheels of four or two make travel down the pavementTall buildings, glistening with glass and steel, line each side Among the din are the stomp and clomp of sidewalk footstepsAs people of every shape and hue, rush from here to thereThis busy city where I reside provides a home for us all. What is the purpose of this poem?

A
to provide vivid details that describe a person’s origin
B
to provide a thoughtful analysis of the impact of experiences
C
to provide a visual representation of characteristics of identity
D
to provide an accurate description of personal and social identity
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Which term describes the unique sum of characteristics that make up a human being?

A
social identity
B
intersectionality
C
personal identity
D
values and beliefs
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Which question is helpful to ask when examining an identity wheel?

A
Which part of my personality do people like best?
B
What can I do to learn about people who have perspectives?
C
How can I avoid confrontations with people from other social groups?
D
How do parts of my identity align with other people in my social group?
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What is the purpose of an identity wheel?

A
to provide official identification for a particular person
B
to show how social groups can differ from one another
C
to help a person figure out their interests and skills
D
to explore many of the characteristics that make up a person

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