Outputs (23)

Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective (2007)
Journal Article
Patel, T. (2007). Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective. Adoption & fostering, 31(2), 32-43

In using the symbolic interactionist perspective, findings from an empirically informed British study carried out from 2000 to 2003, into the racial identity development of a small sample of adults who were transracially adopted as children is presen... Read More about Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective.

The usefulness of oral life (hi)story to understand and empower: the case of trans-racial adoption (2005)
Journal Article
Patel, T. (2005). The usefulness of oral life (hi)story to understand and empower: the case of trans-racial adoption. Qualitative Social Work, 4(3), 327-345. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325005055601

The article considers the usefulness of the oral life (hi)story approach, and in particular its qualitative method of interviewing, to researching social work issues such as trans-racial adoption. In providing clarification on the decision to use the... Read More about The usefulness of oral life (hi)story to understand and empower: the case of trans-racial adoption.

Identity, race, religion and adoption - The public and legal view (2004)
Journal Article
Patel, T., Williams, C., & Marsh, P. (2004). Identity, race, religion and adoption - The public and legal view. Adoption & fostering, 28(1), 6-15

The importance of the cultural identity of a child awaiting adoption, in terms of ‘race’, religion and ethnic background, is the subject of continuing debate, and often controversial and heated discussion. In the article, Tina Patel, Catherine Willia... Read More about Identity, race, religion and adoption - The public and legal view.