Select any one of the individuals* in the film and explain, through Symbolic Interaction Theory, how each of them developed their sense
of self and how they changed in response to their interaction with others.
Include in your response at least five or more of the basic assumptions
(e.g., specify overarching themes), primary terms and concepts (e.g., symbols, interaction, social norms, rituals, salience, identity)
from Symbolic Interaction Theory.
Your five selections may cut across themes, terms, and concepts.
Video: http://search.alexanderstreet.com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/view/work/1641444
1. For EACH (Leslie, Erika, Curtiss, AND Henrietta) of the biracial individuals in the video identify:
A. Their racial and self-identity issues
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
B. Conflicts about social marginality
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
C. How does each resolved their conflicts or ambiguity about
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
a. Self-Identity
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
b. Social Identity
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
D. The role of family in developing a healthy self and racial/ethnic identity.
Leslie:
Erika:
Curtiss:
Henrietta:
2. Which individual within the video did you think had the most positive self- image? Explain why.
3. List three or more challenges of being a multi/biracial child.
4. List three or more positives of being a multi/biracial child.
5. Select any one of the individuals* in the film and explain, through Symbolic Interaction Theory, how each of them developed
their sense of self and how they changed in response to their interaction with others.
Include in your response at least five or more of the basic assumptions
(e.g., specify overarching themes), primary terms and concepts (e.g., symbols, interaction, social norms, rituals, salience, identity)
from Symbolic Interaction Theory.
Your five selections may cut across themes, terms, and concepts.
Film Interviewees
Leslie, a young woman of Native American, African, and European ancestry describes herself as living in a kaleidoscope. Erika (the film
producer) of Asian Indian and Danish descent, says she is uncomfortable in her own skin. Curtiss, son of a Japanese mother and
African-American father says he does not allow the U.S. census to force him into a false choice and Henrietta, whose family has been
mixed for at least six generations and defies all categorization says her social ambiguity forced her to live different selves.
Reference: Anderson, E. S. (1992) None the Above: People of Multiracial Heritage. N.Y.: Film Makers Library.
Directed by Erika Surat Andersen
Producer, Bob Wilson ; student produced at the University of Southern California.
Publisher New York, N.Y. : Filmakers Library, 1992.
Note: VHS.
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