The Impact of the Media on Biracial Identity Formation
Description:
Biracial individuals undergo a developmental process that is different than monoracial individuals. Not only do they have to develop a strong and cohesive self-esteem, but also develop a strong and cohesive racial identity to have a healthy self-concept. The media is a social structure that has infiltrated into many aspects of American lives, including their racial identity. The media perpetuates current beliefs concerning race and racial identity. This research investigates how biracial identi…
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Date:
December 2007
Creator:
Edison, Alicia
Partner:
UNT Libraries