Chapter 4: Multi-Ethnic Identity Statuses

Question 1

Multi-ethnic individuals who choose to ethnically self-identify with the ethnicity of only one rather than both parents (one or the other)

Answer 1

Singular Identity

Question 2

Multi-ethnic identity is an entirely separate category in itself. (its its own special unique mix/combination of the two)

Answer 2

Border Identity

Question 3

These individuals switch between (rather than blend together) their identities depending on the social context. Ex: when your with one group it this, when your with the other, its that

Answer 3

Protean Identity

Question 4

A position in which individuals “transcend*” ethnic categorization (I am me. I am human. am beyond race).

Answer 4

Transcendent Identity

Question 5

The degree to which individuals perceive their two ethnic identities to be compatible or oppositional to one another.

Answer 5

Bicultural Identity Integration.

Question 6

The extent to which multi-ethnics have a 1) sense of self that is clearly defined, 2) internally consistent, and 3) stable (I know my identity, i know elements that work and dont work but I’m sticking to them, and the stable is seen to be stable across time) Even something that seems to be unstable, is.

Answer 6

Self-Concept Clarity

Question 7

The extent that one’s self-understanding is consistent with the response of others (do others see you as you see yourself?)

Answer 7

Identity Validation