Conclusion: Whites have had the choice to conceal their ethical identity for beneficial purposes in cultural, social, and historical aspects. Differently to minorities which have had to deal with discrimination therefore ethical identity is of importance.
Research Question: What circumstances may influence many to emphasize or minimize one's own ethnic background?
Optional Ethnicities
Non-White Minorities
Oppositional identities
The effects of "pulled" and "pushed" together
Discrimination, Stereotyped or non-acceptance
Racial Passing
Chaning of Ethnic Categories
Born one race then change race as identity
Symbolic Identities
Benifets of leisure-time activities
ex. Identifying as Irish only to Celebrate St. Patricks Day
White Americans
Ethnicity is optional for Whites
Choice/option of leaving out/excluding ethical identity
Benefical purposes that favor them
