What does it mean to be a visible and invisible minority?
A visible minority is a minority that is easily distinguished from the majority due to their skin color, ethnicity, or other major characteristics that make minorities different from the majority. An invisible minority is a minority that does not stick out in the crowd, but once investigated, they are easily classified as a minority. An example of this is a caucasian from another country, they look the same as the majority in America, but their accent invisibly makes them a minority.
What does it mean to "stick to your own kind"? Why do you think some people stick to their own kind?(or are left with no other choice?)?
To "stick to your own kind" means to associate and interact only with people of your race, ethnicity, status, and culture and to stray away from associating yourself with people of other "kinds". I think some people stick to their own kind because of the way that they were raised, the awkwardness, and the lack of having thing in common with people of other "kinds".
What is the main identity struggle that the author is going through? How is she overcoming it?
The main identity struggle that the author is going through is coming out as a lesbian and overcoming her racism prejudices. She overcomes these struggles by accepting who she is and being open rather than shy about her true feelings.
Do you tone down any aspect of your identity( i.e. your nationality, ethnicity, language, gender, regional, or local differences) in order to "fit in"?
Personally, I do not believe that I tone down any aspect of my identity, because if you don't accept me for who I am, then I don't even want to be associated with you. I am true to my nature, and no person or situation can take that away from me. I am not one of those people who worry about what others think, rather I worry about my own good.
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