IDENTITY MATTERS
What could happen if Damien Meza pretended to be a different race to fit in?
No more Taco Tuesday for Damien Meza!!! D: (And he might feel sad or something I don't really care ngl)
When Damian Meza gets to school what does he pretend to be?
A thug (even tho he sweet as "budder"
Broke as hell
Damien Meza is _____ because he's scared of showers
stinky
What is the definition of "Idiot"
Damien Meza
Since Juan Pablo Fernández de Calderón García-Iglesias was the only Mexican student in his class it was hard for him to ___ __
Fit in
What is the definition of "slang"
a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
Damien Meza's parents decided to move out of the neighborhood he had a lot of friends in. The new neighborhood could never give him the same _____ __ ________
Sense of community
What is the definition of the term "Black Sheep"
a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it.
After months of weird looks and crushing isolation, Damien Meza himself decided to ___________ into this new community he moved into.
Assimilated
What is the definition of the term "cultural assimilation"
the process in which a minority group or culture comes to resemble a society's majority group
How might deserting one's original culture to fit in affect them?
They could feel like they have deserted their culture, which would most likely cause major guilt in their life. It would also prevent their children from ever learning or taking part in their family's culture and customs.
Who and what could trigger a teenager to "Code-Switch"?
The presence of family members could cause a teen to act more docile and "behaved," while the presence of other teens could cause a teen to act more erratic and rebellious in an attempt at being "cool"
How might one's social status change if they were suddenly forced into a new community where they are a minority?
They may be forced down the social ladder by the dominant race due to false and unjust prejudice.
When Damien Meza met Juan Pablo Fernández de Calderón García-Iglesias they both felt a wave of relief from finally being able to suffer through the _____________ from the dominant race.
Ostracization
What is the definition of "conformity"
the act of aligning behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs with group norms, driven by the desire to fit in (normative) or the belief that the group is correct (informational).