Passing

+**Passing** refers to the act of an individual presenting themselves as a member of a social group different from their own, often to gain acceptance or avoid [Prejudice](/wiki/Prejudice). This often involves masking one's true identity to align with perceived dominant norms, such as [Race](/wiki/Race) or [Gender](/wiki/Gender), becoming a complex act of self-presentation with deep personal and historical roots.

+## See also

+- [Identity](/wiki/Identity)

+- [Assimilation](/wiki/Assimilation)

+- [Social Norms](/wiki/Social_Norms)