For the category of Natal Measures, I chose my birthplace and natural parents because growing up in the uglier parts of Fresno is what made me want to move to a different city and the way my parents raised me affected my personality now.

Under the category of Behavioral Measures I chose electronic media use patterns and language patterns because my family usually spoke with lots of 'foul language' and their main hobbies were video games, which is why I'm infatuated with video games and sometimes I do struggle with cursing.

Under the category of Subjective measures I chose assessment of own acculturation status because I grew up with a mixed family with both Europeans and Mexicans.

Under the category of Situational-Contextual Measures I chose education and religious because my mom would always stress the importance of going to school and she regularly attended church, which influenced my love for the church and motivated me to graduate high school and attend college.

My Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure score is 24.

To me this score means I have a weak sense of cultural identity.

I think that this means that I have a weak bond with the Mexican American community because I don't enjoy participating in most of the culture and I feel like I just don't fit in.

Something that surprised me about the analysis was my low score for every question.

My score was 10 on the self-esteem scale.

To me my score means that I need to practice on improving my self esteem but it's difficult since it's been low for a long time.

I believe my score is what it is because I grew up in a toxic environment.

In the section "Biracial People" I'm in the "Choice of Group" stage.

I think I'm in this stage because I feel like I'm stuck between two ethnic identities due to the cultures being very different.

I know I've passed through the previous stage, "personal identity" because I remember when I was a child I paid no mind to my race/ethnicity and just saw myself for my hobbies like reading/video games.

On slide 2, I've seen cultural racism and individual racism in the world. On slide 3, I've seen internalized racism (both racial superiority and inferiority)

We do not live in a post racial society. There are still many instances of racial injustice and discrimination. An example of this would be African Americans having a lower employment rate and lower household income.

My definition of race is the social quality of a person. I think race is a social construct because people of the same skin tone are not always of the same background, and skin color cannot ultimately determine someone's culture and ethnic background.

"During the time of slavery in the U.S. South, the skin tone of enslaved peoples lightened over the years as babies were born from the Union, often in the form of rape of enslaved individuals, by slave owners and other Whites. As it became difficult to tell who was Black and who was not, many court battles over people’s racial identity occurred. People who were accused of having Black ancestry would go to court to “prove” they were White in order to avoid enslavement or other problems (Staples, 1998)." This source shows that race isn't a biological construct, but a social construct. The courts didn't care for people appearing as white (due to slaves having mixed races as a result of rape) so they instead determined if the individual had black ancestry. (Source is listed above)

Something that stood out to me in this unit was that race can be a social construct. Initially, I saw race as simply the color of one's skin, but as I read more I realized it's much more than that.

In the audio clip, there were examples of ableism and racism. The main type of racism present in the clip were microaggressions. An example of this were one of the viewer's stories telling the hosts how after she finished her presentation, someone told her how articulate and well spoken she is. Or another viewer telling how other people chalk up her accomplishments simply due to her being Asian.

This audio clip is a great example of how we do not live in a post racial society. All of the submissions are people telling their own experience of racism.

My definition of race is someone's social quality and experiences related to their ethnic background. Race is a social construct because people of the same skin tone do not always have the same ethnic background and culture.

"Yudell said that modern genetics research is operating in a paradox, which is that race is understood to be a useful tool to elucidate human genetic diversity, but on the other hand, race is also understood to be a poorly defined marker of that diversity and an imprecise proxy for the relationship between ancestry and genetics." This is important because it states that someone's skin color alone cannot identify their ancestry/genetics.

Something that I learned throughout the lesson is that racism and discrimination can come in many different forms. This is significant because it's important to be aware of how the things you say or do can be harmful to others.

The Black family is unique due to their resilience. Many face racial stigma everyday but find the strength to continue working hard and provide for their family.

Some strengths of the Black family would be their resilience and adaptability. It takes a lot of emotional and mental strength to withstand racism and social stigma, but many in the family stay strong and don't let it negatively affect them, and it only helps them become stronger. Some weaknesses of the Black family would be mass incarceration rates and media misrepresentation. The justice system is much harsher on those who are black, which leads there to be more black people to be imprisoned, which could ruin that individual's future and cause stress for their family. In media, it displays a false reality, shoving harmful stereotypes of black people into the viewer's mind, which can cause even more hate.

Racial socialization can keep parents comfortable with themselves which shows their children that they should love themselves the way the are. Sometimes these teachings will need the child to see that in the real world they will sometimes experience racism, but knowing that they should feel prideful will make them less likely to be negatively affected by other people's nasty comments.

One of slavery's consequences: 'lack of economic and social upward mobility' has impacted Black families the most today. According to the NCRC, "In 2022, the median White household held $284,310 in wealth,[14] more than six times that of the median Black household at $44,100 and 4 times that of Hispanic households at $62,120."

• stresses the impact the Black family have had on social, political, and economic structure of the U.S

• mentions Carter G. Woodson, an author, historian, and journalist who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

• explains the origin of Black history month.

  The article is informative and important for educating yourself on key parts of Black history and what makes the Black family unique. It also helps you understand why its important to preserve this history.

  6. One thing interesting I learned was just how big an impact slavery had on how today's generation of the Black family is. Many people believe it shouldn't impact this generation of the Black family as much as it should the older generation, but generational trauma is a real thing and the pain cannot easily be forgotten, even decades later. But, this event is what has made the Black family as strong as it is today.

Imposter syndrome is one's inability to absorb their accomplishments along with the fear that they'll be exposed as a fraud.

In a student's educational journey and career experiences, imposter syndrome can drain their confidence, making them feel like they're not smart enough for such accomplishments, and will not bother to strive too high in their goals.

Imposter syndrome is usually caused by other people's negative, doubting comments, which can make people and more specifically African American women begin to doubt themselves. When it comes to careers, this can make African American women feel like their accomplishments don't mean much.

Race and gender play a role in an African American woman's experience in the workplace due to both racist and sexist assumptions being pushed onto them. They have to deal with the expectation that they're unintelligent, a negative stereotype for both women and black people.

One strategy that would address this issue and improve the workplace for women of color would be to have diversity in higher positions. Seeing a person of color in high positions can be inspiring for women of color and show them that their potential is not limited to what people think of them.

One thing that stood out to me in this unit was just how hard African American women have it in the workplace because they are a part of two of the most oppressed groups in society.

The psychological consequences of experiencing subconscious racial slights as a person of color can be increased stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

One of the most common stereotypes perpetrated has to do with intelligence, such as the backhanded compliment people of color can receive, "you're so articulate and well spoken".

This theme can affect stereotypes based on gender and socioeconomic status.

These theories of intersectionality, racial microaggressions, bias or white privilege can make someone feel like they don't belong, make them feel ashamed of their ethnic identity/background, and begin to believe these negative stereotypes themselves.

This resource explains how racial microaggressions, bias, or white privilege can all reshape one's identity for better or for worse, and how intersectionality can be a useful tool for self-reflection.

Identify exactly what someone did/said that could be offensive. Explain to them how it could be harmful to others despite their intentions.

What stood out to me in this unit was just how often microaggressions are experienced in daily life, and how that may result in it being overlooked.

STRENGTHS: Black communities have a strong bond, bonding through music, festivals, art, and cuisine.

WEAKNESSES: Black neighborhoods can sometimes suffer from underfunding of housing and schools, resulting in hazardous living spaces and unsatisfactory education.

OPPORTUNITIES: Black Americans should vote as a community, create community-owned businesses, and vote accordingly to what aligns with their culture.

THREATS: Black neighborhoods can leave little room for growth, as many have to prioritize their immediate needs, such as housing and their jobs.

I've learned that the weaknesses of black neighborhoods have been occuring for decades.

Black intimate relationships are shaped by structural forces, such as racism, segregation, and economic exclusion.

African American females being portrayed as 'property' can result in a lower self worth and lower standards for females who view it, and a sense of superiority for males who view it.

Factors such as economic insecurity, high incarceration rates for black individuals, and gender norms contribute toward the rise in single Black unmarried females.

The fear of being further marginalized can create a stigma against LGBTQ communities.

This source is relevant because it explains how racism and homophobia can make it more difficult for people of color to express their identity.