Miles, who is half Mexican American and half White American, has very light brown skin. He was raised in a predominantly Mexican neighborhood, and he identifies himself as Mexican American. However, his friends regard him as “White” because of his fair skin. His “Mexican American” identity is

a. ascribed identity.
b. avowed identity.
c. personal identity.
d. cultural Identity.


b. avowed identity.

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