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Racial Identity Status Self-Assessment

Directions: Check those statements that apply or that are mostly true for you.

  1. My race does not play a significant role in my everyday life.
  2. I have had the experience of feeling guilty for having denied the significance of race in a situation.
  3. I try to learn all I can about my race.
  4. I feel a sense of pride about my race.
  5. My race has little to do with my sense of happiness and well being.
  6. I can recall receiving some historical information (positive or negative) about my race that had a profound impact on me.
  7. I can name recent incidents or examples of privilege and entitlement that are afforded to White Americans and not to People of Color.
  8. I am at peace about my racial identity and do not feel the need to be defensive about racial matters.
  9. I value other aspects of my life such as religion, lifestyle, social status, career, more than I do my race.
  10. I have been confused, alarmed or depressed over a racial issue.
  11. I regularly attend political and cultural meetings that focus on racial issues.
  12. I believe that racism is part of the American experience and I work to erase its presence.
  13. I have not given much thought to racial issues or concerns.
  14. I have been angry at another race for causing social problems.
  15. I often read about the history of my race.
  16. I insist on being acknowledged as a member of my race.
  17. I have at times been acutely aware of the fact that race matters even in a democratic society.
  18. As a result of a racial incident or some information about race, I have felt energized to do something about racial issues on either societal or personal level.
  19. The decor of my home reflects my race.
  20. I recognize and appreciate other racial heritages and believe their contributions and achievements are of value to the American experience.
  21. My race has been more of a problem to me than a blessing.
  22. I feel an overwhelming love and attachment to my race.
  23. I believe we should strive for a "colorblind" or "colorless" society.
  24. I believe some members of my race are not fully racially identified.
  25. I believe we should all consider ourselves American regardless of race.
  26. I associate primarily with people from my own race.
  27. I have often felt pride when someone of my race makes a significant achievement even when I do not personally know the individual.
  28. In today's society too much is made about racial differences.
  29. I have had the experience of being angry about how my race has been represented in the media.
  30. I take the opportunity to challenge racial injustice whenever it happens.