I think that my race is one of the strongest identity markers next to my gender. I would describe my race as one of a kind, meaning that we are unique in the way that we have our own music, Read More …
Intersectionality 606
In the United States, gender, sexual orientation, class and race or ethnicity (G,SO,C,R,E) are strong identity markers and are also axes of inequality. Which of these aspects of your identity is strongest? How would you describe it and why do you Read More …
Intersectionality 409
I’ve never really thought of these questions and there’s a lot that I identify with. I guess my biggest one would be my race? I’ve already mentioned this in the race section of our write in’s but I am almost Read More …
Race 921
I don’t necessarily suffer or miss out because of my racial identity. In a way it is very easy to be targeted or almost assumed on your outlook of a certain race. There are always stereotypes of races and that Read More …
Race 502
There was no specific time and place where I became aware of my racial identity but I gradually got an idea of what race and racial identities are in grade school. There hasn’t really been a moment where my racial identity Read More …
Race 606
I would identify myself as a white man. I am aware enough to know that being a white man in the U.S. puts me in a better position than most people. The society we live in is designed for white Read More …
Race 247
My racial identity is Mexican-American as I am fully Mexican, but was born in the U.S. I was about 4 years old when I became aware of my racial identity because my mom would have me introduce myself to her Read More …
Race 409
I became aware of my racial identity from a really young age by the experiences my parents told me they had. I don’t think I became full aware until I got my first job at 15. I’m not even sure Read More …
Race 246
My racial identity is Nigerian and Puerto Rican I am a black women and was able to understand my race at a very young age. Due to countless of unwanted lectures and difficult conversations. Through out my life I have Read More …
Race 188
I am a Latin/American in the US. Growing up, as a child I was completely unaware of what my racial identity was, let alone what it meant to others, The only racial identity I could figure out was black and white, Read More …