Consider Someone You Know,perhaps Even Yourself,who Comes from a Biracial

question 25

Essay

Consider someone you know,perhaps even yourself,who comes from a biracial family.What are some of the struggles that biracial teens have to overcome? Is what the text says consistent with your own experience?

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Definitions:

Intersection

in social science, refers to the study of how different categories of identity and systems of oppression or discrimination intersect and affect individuals.

Economy

Social arrangements that organize the production, distribution, and consumption of goods.

Monolithic Bias

The tendency to view a diverse group as more homogenous and uniform than it actually is.

Overcome

To successfully deal with or gain control of something difficult.