Biracial identity and social context.

Title: Biracial identity and social context.
Identifier: AAI9969674
identifier: 9969674
Creator: Basu, Andra Marie.
Contributor: Adviser: Vita Rabinowitz
Date: 2000
Language: English
Publisher: City University of New York.
Subject: Psychology, Social | Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Abstract: The goal of the present study was to explore the relationship between social context and identity for biracial individuals. Specifically, it was proposed that a biracial woman's identification choice will relate to her construction and choices of social context. Fourteen biracial college women participated in the study, which used multiple methodologies including the use of personal narratives, focus groups, and personal interviews. Results revealed that participants' identity choices did influence their choices and constructions of social contexts, particularly at the school they all attended. Yet while identification choices did influence participants' perceptions about their social contexts, other factors such as social barriers also influenced them. Family played a role in their identification choices as well, but siblings were found to be more influential than parents. In addition, results showed that educators and biracial mentors had a significant impact on participants. Implications of the findings for parents, educators and future researchers are discussed.
Type: dissertation
Source: PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
degree: Ph.D.