Marco is a fourth-generation Mexican American. Both his grandparents and parents were born in the United States. Neither he nor his parents have learned Spanish and he does not often think of his heritage. Most of his friends do not think of him as Hispanic or Latino. However, on Cinco de Mayo, Marco likes to go out and celebrate by eating Mexican food and wearing a sombrero. Marco's relationship with his ethnicity can be described as

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Marco's engagement with his Mexican heritage is primarily through symbolic acts, such as celebrating Cinco de Mayo, rather than through a consistent, everyday connection to the culture or language. This indicates a symbolic relationship with his ethnicity.

Marco Is a Fourth-Generation Mexican American