The Identity Development of Biracial Children and Society’s Impact Thereon |
The Identity Development of Biracial Children and Society’s Impact Thereon
Workshop by Francis Wardle
1989-03-04
18 pages
Francis Wardle
This document is taken from a workshop presentation focusing on the identity development of biracial children. The confusion of the academic community concerning this topic is emphasized. Three main aspects are examined: (1) “What is the identity process of any child?”; (2) “What is society?”; and (3) “How does society impact the developmental process?”. The identity process is outlined as beginning at birth, when the infant first develops trust and bonds with his or her parent or caregiver. The developmental levels of infancy, young children from birth to five years of age, and adolescence are highlighted. A question and answer section is included in which the author responds to questions dealing with lack of acceptance of interracial marriages and relationships; biracial children’s identity, development, and attitudes; teachers who are uncomfortable with teaching biracial children; and other children’s reactions to biracial children.
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