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Factors Shaping Identity

Question 1 • 1516 Ethnic Studies

Bilan introduces himself in an online message board. "Hi! I’m Bilan, and I’m a boy in the eighth grade. I’ve lived in Minneapolis my whole life, and my parents moved here from Somalia. I wanted to join this group to talk to other kids who play sports using wheelchairs.”Which concept applies to Bilan’s description of himself?

Answer
A
media literacy
B
intersectionality
C
discrimination
D
economic class

Explanation

Bilan describes several parts of his identity, including his gender, grade, hometown, Somali family background, and interest in wheelchair sports. Intersectionality is the way different parts of a person’s identity can overlap and shape their experiences, so it best fits his description.

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