Racial & Cultural Identity Issues

A constant racial preferential treatment, racial dislike, racial violence and abuse, leave a deep scar in one’s mind which gets eventually tied in with anxiety, stress and suicidal tendencies. Racial trauma is also passed on from one generation to the other; so is deep-rooted.

Racial and cultural identity issues come in many forms, but a few common scenarios include:

• Interpersonal discrimination: Many people face racial and/or cultural discrimination on a direct, personal level. For example, discrimination by a racist boss might lead to stress at work.
• Structural and institutional discrimination: Large-scale racial and cultural inequalities are entrenched in many modern-day societies. Understanding and facing these forms of discrimination can be stressful and upsetting.
• Micro-aggressions: Everyday subtle blows that are racially charged. These can be verbal or nonverbal.
• Questioning one’s identity: You might be unsure of how to live with different aspects of your racial or cultural identities, or you might wonder how to balance your personal values with those of your racial or cultural background.
• Events that challenge one’s identity:Moving to a new location, entering a new life phase, or becoming involved in new social circles can all bring up questions around racial and cultural identity.