Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Graham, Steven
Keywords
Self Identitiy, Mixed Race, U.S., Social Influence
Area of Concentration
Social Sciences
Abstract
In this study, I explore whether racial appearance is a meaning-laden symbol by which U.S. black/white biracial participants and their social contacts reflexively create their self-concepts and identity, and whether appearance affects their racial behaviors. Thirty-eight survey participants were of both black and white heritage, between 18 and 25 years old. Results indicated that their self-concepts were influenced by their interactions with social contacts and, therefore, their self-reported racial-typical behaviors were correlated with their racial appearances.
Recommended Citation
Schwartz, Alexis, "Black/White Biracial Identitiy and Self-Concept in the U.S." (2011). Theses & ETDs. 4457.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4457