When someone of Irish ancestry who does NOT typically identify as Irish in everyday life puts on a green hat,drinks green beer,and wears a "Kiss me,I'm Irish" T-shirt on St.Patrick's Day,it is an example of:
A) posing.
B) disembodied identities.
C) symbolic ethnicity.
D) situational ethnicity.

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This is an example of symbolic ethnicity, which refers to the adoption of certain cultural practices or symbols (such as wearing green and celebrating St. Patrick's Day) as a way of expressing an ethnic identity without necessarily fully embracing or practicing that identity in daily life.

When Someone of Irish Ancestry Who Does NOT Typically Identify