Some light-skinned African Americans have dealt with stigma by passing as white.But many African Americans could not pass,and others refused to do so;consequently,when they attempted to deal with stigma,they were much more likely to do so via in-group orientation.Which of the following actions would be an example of in-group orientation?
A) using chemical products to straighten curly hair or lighten skin
B) joining a radical group that advocated black separatism and wanted most African Americans to leave the United States
C) focusing attention on athletics or other areas where African Americans were more likely to experience success
D) embracing James Brown's song, "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud"

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Embracing James Brown's song, "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" is an example of in-group orientation because it involves celebrating and embracing one's black identity and promoting pride in being a member of the African American community. This action reinforces a positive sense of identity and belonging within the in-group, rather than attempting to pass or assimilate into the dominant white culture. Choices A, B, and C all involve adapting or conforming to dominant white cultural norms or separatist movements, which would not be examples of in-group orientation.

Some Light-Skinned African Americans Have Dealt with Stigma by Passing