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?