This is a significant issue. Understanding the nature of white identity is important for both whites and peoples of color as they work to build a racially just society in the twenty-first century. Before I discuss issues of white identity and race relations, it is useful to define our core concepts.As used in popular discourse--and in sociological literature--the concepts of race and ethnicity are often ambiguous and/or confused with each other.his is a significant issue. Understanding the nature of white identity is important for both whites and peoples of color as they work to build a racially just society in the twenty-first century. Before I discuss issues of white identity and race relations, it is useful to define our core concepts.
In many countries when a child reaches what is known as the age of majority â often 18 years old â he or she is said to be fully emancipated from parental control. This means that he or she can enjoy all the privileges and responsibilities of adulthood, such as voting, marriage and financial independence.
The Family Code underlines the provisions by which a Californian under the age of 18 can be emancipated. If a child has entered into a valid marriage, she is emancipated. She remains emancipated even if the marriage is terminated. If the child is on active duty with the Armed Services, he is emancipated. Finally, the court can declare the minor to be emancipated. The rest of this article will discuss how to Petition the court for emancipation. A minor who is at least 14 years of age may petition the court for emancipation. The minor does not have to hire an attorney. The minor will live separately and apart from his or her parents or guardian.