When Patrick Is Asked What His Background Is,he Says,Irish-Canadian,but His

question 39

Multiple Choice

When Patrick is asked what his background is,he says,Irish-Canadian,but his brother,Daniel,simply says,Canadian.They apparently differ in the strength of their

• A)cultural heritage.
• B)family identification.
• C)ethnocultural identity.
• D)national origin.

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