C+I -ethnic identity

• Identity and Ethnicity:

  • Identity derives from common factors like origin, language, history, heritage, religion, and traditions
• Family socialization practices in UK Asian families:

  • Children are brought up to be obedient, loyal, and respectful of elders within the community
  • They are taught understanding and acceptance of arranged marriages (gender role socialization)
  • There is a prolonged obligation of care towards elder family members
• African Caribbean children are socialized into having a strong sense of transnational identity, retaining pride in their homeland through social media contact and support
• Religion's influence on socialization:

  • Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, and Jewish people have their greatest influence of socialization outside of the family through religion
  • Many Pakistani youths prioritize their Muslim identity over their Pakistani or British identity, possibly due to discrimination and lack of power experienced by young Muslims
• In education, Sewell noted:

  • Black boys may be more interested in earning money than committing to education due to societal racism hindering job prospects
  • African American boys are statistically more likely to grow up in poverty with single-parent families
  • Anti-school culture sourced from gang culture aims to recruit black boys, turning them away from pursuing educational qualifications
• Hidden Curriculum:

  • Contains ethnocentric content, showing cultural bias where one party is considered superior
  • UK schools often teach an innocent version of England's history despite its violent and colonial past
  • Majority male white history, literature, science, and math are predominant, with minimal representation of black or Asian contributions
• Hybrid Identities:

  • British ethnic minorities engage in code-switching to retain social cohesion and prevent discrimination
  • Some individuals have a sense of solidarity and common identity with people of the same ethnicity
  • Young British Muslim girls may have a negotiated identity, blending in with British youth culture while honoring their religious and cultural traditions