Day 4 Racial Identity
Day 4 Racial Identity
Hello,

Today's topic is centered on the concept of racial identity. Though race is a social construct, racial identity is very real. Who we think we are and who others think we are can influence how we navigate the world, think about possibilities, or take action. Our identities are complex and informed by various factors that can complicate how we experience the world around us: racial identity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, etc. 
10 minutes
Read this short write-up from the National Museum of African American History & Culture discussing how even though race is a social construct, societies use race to establish and justify systems of power, privilege, disenfranchisement, and oppression. 
20 minutes
Read this article from the Guardian on a small town in Ohio that highlights the discussion regarding what dictates race, including where you live, your DNA, and the history you're taught. 
25 minutes
Explore this collection of resources from Project READY covering racial and ethnic identity development, including the connection between positive racial and ethnic identity development and positive social, academic, and health outcomes.
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