Challenging Assumption: Mixed Racial Identity and Beyond

Emma D.

Factsheet

Description

This factsheet deconstructs the seemingly all encompassing term of 'race' into three, more precise categories: racial identification, racial category and racial identity. The factsheet argues that understanding the differences and similarities between the aforementioned racial categories is helpful to avoid mistakes of assumption.

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References

  • Kerry Ann Rockquemore, David L. Brunsma & Daniel J. Delgado. “Racing to Theory or Retheorizing Race? Understanding the Struggle to Build a Multiracial Identity Theory.” Journal of Social Issues 65, no.1 (2009): 13-34. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2008.01585.x

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