Self-Segregation vs. Racial Diversity Term Paper by writingsensation

This paper explains that, as a young adult, living in a multicultural environment is an important step in developing personal identity because it gives the possibility to engage in relations, which are subject to various cultural influences. The author points out that psychologist Beverly Tatum believes that self perception is in fact built on the reaction to others' perception of one's self. The paper stresses that black teenagers sitting together in a high school's cafeteria can be interpreted as a sign of cultural affinity or as a reaction to racist attitudes; however, society must move towards deeper human interactions thus reducing racist attitudes and increasing inter-cultural bonds.