The Black Self-Concept: Some Historical and Theoretical Reflections.

Smith, William David

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ERIC Number: EJ233394

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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The Black Self-Concept: Some Historical and Theoretical Reflections.

Smith, William David

Journal of Black Studies, v10 n3 p355-66 Mar 1980

Discusses how slavery affected Blacks' self concepts. Offers a theory describing how the Black self concept is developed as a result of personal experience in a racially biased society. (BE)

Descriptors: Blacks, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Self Concept, Slavery, Social Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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