Below Is a Statement from a Native American Adolescent

question 27

Essay

Below is a statement from a Native American adolescent. Analyze the passage below based on what you know about identity development. (HINT: What would identity development research derived from the work of Erikson and Marcia's theory say?)
"I think I learned that I couldn't be myself at that school. I had to be like the other students to be happy there; I had to be rich and snobby. Because of my family's poverty and our tribal gatherings, I couldn't be like them. Not really anyway. . . . I felt I had to put on airs, or have a dramatic life that people would be interested in, otherwise I was a lonely person. I needed to find a niche somehow, somewhere. So for about two years, somewhere between eighth and ninth grade, I became a liar.
"After exploring a few different career paths during college, I feel I have developed a new appreciation for who I am. I have been an active member of the Native American Society and have lived at the Society house whenever possible. . . . Graduation is finally in sight. I plan to go on to graduate school for Indian education. I want to work in curriculum and administration, but I will probably teach first so that I can get some practical experience. I find that because of my experiences away from home I've gotten a lot of perspective that has, in the end, allowed me to appreciate my heritage."

Examine the influence of religious dissent within Puritan communities, especially the cases of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.

Understand the components of the rhetorical situation and how they interact in effective writing.

Recognize the importance of purpose and circumstances in developing writing effectiveness.

Identify and describe strategies for improving writing quality and effectiveness.

---

Definitions:

Tax-Oriented Lease

A leasing agreement structured to maximize tax benefits for the lessor, often by passing on tax advantages to the lessee in the form of lower lease payments.

Long-Term Commitment

A pledge or engagement to something for an extended period, often seen in investments or strategic plans.

International Accounting Standards

A set of accounting standards stating how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in financial statements, established by the International Accounting Standards Board.

IAS 17

An International Accounting Standard that prescribes the accounting policies and disclosures applicable to leases for both lessees and lessors.