5. Identity, Race and Ethnicity

Constructing Identity — Quiz

Test your understanding of constructing identity with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In Bourdieu’s theory, the social arena in which individuals and groups compete for various forms of capital is called the:

Question 2

Which concept describes the activity of marking distinctions between an in-group and an out-group to maintain social identity boundaries?

Question 3

A wealthy family purchasing a luxury car to publicly display its status exemplifies which process of class identity construction?

Question 4

Youth who merge elements of traditional folk attire with contemporary streetwear to create a unique style are engaging in which practice?

Question 5

The concept of ’hybridity’ in identity studies refers to: