Personal Narrative: My Racial Identity

The racial identity framework that fits my identity would be Black Identity. First of all, because I identify myself Mexican. The other two racial identity development don’t describe the way I see myself and feel. As a matter of fact, when Dr. Reid mentioned the Black Identity, I was able to relate to it and actually see myself in stage 4 of internalization with secure attachments. Black Identity is a classic theory that apply to other group of colors. Indeed, I believe I am currently in Stage 4 of internalization secure attachment because I see my identity healthy and stable. I am aware of my racial identity as Mexican and always believed that I grew up to seeing myself fully Mexican even if I am Mexican American. I am familiar with my roots and never really question my racial identity. I know sometimes we may question our racial identity and not feel comfortable saying our racial identity. Considering what Dr. Reid say about stage 4, I can say that I have a good relationship with whites never really had a problem nor feel that they’ve treated me different because of my racial identity. In addition, this class made me more open up to explore other racial identity and be a little more caution about other groups. …show more content…
Indeed, they still developed a positive black identity which is why I currently believe I am in this stage. In class I have learned about how people can be so racist to other racial identity but that still doesn’t make it hard for me to identify myself Mexican. I honestly don’t believe I will eventually move through other stages because I feel good about my racial identity and feel healthy about it. Although lately there has been several racism towards Mexican I am still proud of my roots and my racial