Social Identity Development - Immigration and Intersectionality

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to social identity development, immigration, intersectionality, and associated concepts discussed in the lecture notes.

Social Identity

The way individuals define themselves in relation to groups they are a part of.

Intersectionality

A concept that recognizes how different aspects of a person's identity (like race, gender, and disability) intersect and interact.

DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a policy providing temporary relief from deportation for eligible undocumented immigrants who arrived as children.

Assimilation

The process of adopting the majority culture while leaving one's original culture behind.

Marginality

The state of being on the outskirts or fringes of a culture, feeling rejected by both one's own culture and the majority culture.

Biculturalism

The ability to navigate and integrate two cultures, often including one's culture of origin and the dominant culture.

Social Creativity

A strategy used by marginalized groups to maintain a positive self-concept despite societal stigma by reframing their group identity.

First-generation Immigrants

Individuals who immigrated to a new country and often retain strong ties to their culture of origin.

Second-generation Immigrants

Children of immigrants born in the new country, who may face more intense cultural conflicts.

Identity Development

The process through which individuals come to understand themselves, particularly in relation to their cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Cultural Pride

A positive feeling towards one's own cultural identity and heritage.

Symbolic Rejection

The denial of full societal membership despite assimilation into a majority culture.

Mental Health Risks

Increased likelihood of experiencing anxiety, depression, and hopelessness, particularly in undocumented youth.

Ethnic-Racial Identity (ERI)

A person's sense of belonging and connection to their racial or ethnic group.

Coping Skills

Strategies and methods that individuals use to manage stress and difficult situations.

Positive Racial Identity

Feeling confident and positive about one's racial background and rejecting negative stereotypes.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed, which can be affected by immigration status.

Community Support

The assistance and resources available within a community that can help individuals navigate challenges.

Legal Barriers

Obstacles created by immigration laws that restrict access to certain rights and services for undocumented individuals.

Policy Recommendations

Suggested courses of action to improve the situations of marginalized groups, particularly undocumented youth.

Racial Socialization

The process through which families teach children about race and coping with racial biases.

Minority Stress Theory

A theory that explains the unique stressors faced by marginalized groups, which can impact their mental health.

Youth Development Outcomes

The overall effects that various factors (positive and negative) have on the development of young people.

Interconnected Marginalization

The idea that different forms of marginalization (like race and gender) are interlinked and cannot be considered separately.

Generational Differences

Variations in experiences and identity formation between different generations of immigrants.

Access to Resources

The ability of individuals or groups to obtain necessary support and services, often impacted by their social status.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand and relate to individuals from different cultures effectively.