Developing Biracial Ethnic Identity: A Review of the Increasing Dilemma.

Herring, Roger D.

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ERIC Number: EJ498710

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Publication Date: 1995

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Developing Biracial Ethnic Identity: A Review of the Increasing Dilemma.

Herring, Roger D.

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v23 n1 p29-38 Jan 1995

This article describes the current status of biracial youth in the United States to enhance readers' awareness of the increasing numerical significance of this population and the problems and issues they face, especially in identity development. Examples of biracial-specific strategies and interventions are offered for consideration by helping professionals. (LKS)

Descriptors: Ambiguity, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Training, Cultural Influences, Ethnicity, Minority Group Children, Minority Group Influences, Multiracial Persons, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Social Attitudes, Sociocultural Patterns, Youth

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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