Racial/ethnic group members negotiate their school identities in the school environment differently than white students. Which of the following is an example of the different school identities developed by some racial/ethnic minority students?

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Oppositional identity refers to when racial/ethnic minority students develop a negative attitude towards school and resist mainstream values and expectations. Model minority refers to when some Asian American students adopt the stereotype that they are high-achieving and successful, which can lead to pressure to achieve and identity conflicts with their own cultural values. Street identity refers to when some African American students adopt attitudes and behaviors associated with inner-city culture, which can lead to alienation from mainstream school culture. All of these identities demonstrate how racial/ethnic minority students negotiate their school identities differently than white students.

Racial/ethnic Group Members Negotiate Their School Identities in the School