Dr Tina Patel T.Patel@salford.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer
Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective
Patel, T
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Abstract
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 presented. Analysis is given of the ways in which to varying degrees, the adoptees experienced a number of difficulties, tied to (i) racial differences with the adoptive family; (ii) the racialised questions and categorisations of others; and, (iii) inclusion and exclusion issues with birth and adoptive heritages. The study also highlights the way in which adoptees had understood and negotiated these difficulties in order to emerge with a particular type of racial identity which incorporated both parts of their birth and adoptive heritages and best represented how the adoptees saw themselves, and their pursuit of a positive sense of self. Using these findings, a number of best practice recommendations are then offered.
Citation
Patel, T. (2007). Theorising the racial identity development of transracial adoptees : a symbolic interactionist perspective. Adoption & fostering, 31(2), 32-43
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2007 |
Deposit Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
Journal | Adoption and Fostering |
Print ISSN | 0308-5759 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 32-43 |
Publisher URL | http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/baaf/afj/2007/00000031/00000002/art00006 |
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