Think about your own national, ethnic, or racial heritage. to what extent does it shape your personal identity? are people of color more aware of these issues than are many whites?

it shapes my personal identity greatly

Explanation:The reason being race ,ethnic and nationality is what we grow under and there is no escaping it.

As a particular group or race or ethnic group you are shaped by certain beliefs , cultural background and influences because that how one is commonly raised and mostly those are the group of people you interact with the most so that shapes how you identify yourself eventually as you grow up.

This is more common with the people of color due to circumstances that they have been exposed to such as being ostracized and segregated due to their color.

the 2nd option is the answer