Maria's father is from Mexico and her mother is Caucasian and was born in North Dakota. Maria's father expects Maria to listen to traditional Mexican music, dress conservatively, and attend mass every Sunday. This would be an example of which of the following according to Root's research?

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Maria's father's expectations illustrate hazing and proving authenticity, which refers to the pressure put on mixed-race individuals to "prove" their authenticity to one or both of their racial or ethnic identities. In this case, Maria's father is insisting on traditional Mexican customs and practices to prove her authenticity as his Mexican daughter.

Maria's Father Is from Mexico and Her Mother Is Caucasian