Author Question: Explain the difference between the ability to be bicultural and acculturation. What appear to be the ... (Read 11 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Explain the difference between the ability to be bicultural and acculturation. What appear to be the developmental outcomes associated with each?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast racial identity formation and ethnic socialization. Describe the stages of racial identity and the components of ethnic identity formation. Give example of a family, school, or community program that could promote positive racial/ethnic identity.

What will be an ideal response?

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Bicultural means the ability to navigate between one's ethnic-minority culture and the majority culture. Is seen
as a protective factor against problem behavior (e.g., youth violence). Acculturation means you assimilate
into the majority culture and is associated with risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

Racial and ethnic identities both involve identification and emotional connection to a social group. The stages
of racial identity development proceed from pre-encounter through encounter and immersion to
internalization (commitment). Ethnic identity formation includes exploration, resolution (commitment) and
affirmation. Examples must be developmental appropriate for formal operational thinkers.