There Are a Number of Derogatory Terms in the United

question 100

Multiple Choice

There are a number of derogatory terms in the United States for members of minority groups who have assimilated."Tom," "oreo," "twinkie," and "coconut" are all rude terms for people who are one color on the outside but "white on the inside"-that is,people whose behavior does not match socially approved boundaries relating to their skin color.What term embodies these insults?

• A) passing
• B) symbolic ethnicity
• C) discrimination
• D) identity challenges

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