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.
Emancipation is a legal process that grants teenagers independence from their parents or guardians. The age at which you can become emancipated varies among jurisdictions, but it is 16 in most states. Teenagers who are emancipated have rights and responsibilities not shared by most people under 18. Read on for information on how to decide to pursue emancipation and what to expect from the process.