Hernandez, a student from a minority group, refrains from speaking proper English and scoring good grades despite being intelligent. Hernandez's behavior shows that ________.

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Hernandez's behavior is an example of not wanting to be perceived as "acting White," a phenomenon where individuals from minority groups might avoid certain behaviors, such as speaking proper English or excelling academically, to not be seen as aligning with White cultural norms or betraying their ethnic group.

Hernandez, a Student from a Minority Group, Refrains from Speaking