Theories of Ethnic Identity Development

Develop a short autobiography using written, visual presentation, audio, or video format, exploring your own racial, ethnic, or tribal identity. Consider these questions:

When and how did you become aware of your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?

Describe a moment when your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity was important to, or took on particular meaning for, you.

Describe a moment when your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity was important to, or took on particular meaning for, others.

How do you benefit from your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?

How do you suffer or “miss out” because of your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity?

How did your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity impact your experiences at school? In the library?

How does your racial, ethnic, or tribal identity continue to impact your life today?

How will this understanding of ethnic identity development help you in your own practice?