Julio had a strong sense of ethnic identity. His ethnic identity was by his group having smaller numbers in the society and being the object of discrimination. somewhat lessened heightened unaffected pretty well eliminated.

Heightened

Explanation:

Ethnic identity is defined as an individual’s connection to an ethnic group either by upbringing or personal view and choice.

A person’s ethnic identity is usually heightened when the ethnic group is a minority by the population present in the society and also by the level of discrimination such ethnic group is exposed to.