To prepare for this Discussion: Review the Framework Essay as well as the assigned pages in Readings 1, 4, and 7 from Section I of the...

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the "Framework Essay" as well as the assigned pages in Readings 1, 4, and 7 from Section I of the course text, The Meaning of Difference. Pay particular attention to the concept of constructionism as it relates to race and ethnicity.
• Think about how you define your own racial and ethnic identities.
• Consider how the constructionist approach has influenced your racial and ethnic identities.
• Reflect on the benefits and limitations of the constructionist approach as it relates to your racial and ethnic identities.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a brief description of your racial and ethnic identities; that is, how do you define your race and ethnicity? After reading about the constructionist model, explain how it influences your racial and ethnic identities. In your explanation, include specific references that are personal to your racial and ethnic identity. Finally, briefly explain what you see are the benefits and limitations of a constructionist approach to one's identity.