Discussion

Part 1: In what institutionalized ways does our society force people into these boxes? (200 words): (3 points)

• Have you ever experienced having to identify within a box that didn’t fit?
• How did you handle it? 
• What can we do to shift our thinking to a less rigid and separate way of thinking about identity?

 Part 2: Think about what communities you are a part of.  (200 words): (3 points)

• Are they supportive or oppressive?
• In what ways?zHow did you find them?

 Part 3: How are your interactions with other members of the community different from interactions with people outside the community?  (200 words): (2 points)

Source  “Too Latina To Be Black Too Black to Be Latina,” (Links to an external site.)