In Terms of Multiracial Identity, "Hypodescension" Means

question 53

Multiple Choice

In terms of multiracial identity, "hypodescension" means

• A) the multiracial person primarily identifies with the lower-status culture in this country.
• B) the multiracial person primarily identifies as being European American, or with the higher-status culture in this country.
• C) the person does not strongly identify with either culture.
• D) the person has created his/her own unique culture.

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Definitions:

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Bronchus

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