Perceptions, Representation, and Identity Development of Multiracial Students in American Higher EducationPosted in Articles, Campus Life, Identity Development/Psychology, New Media, United States on 2010-09-04 20:27Z by Steven |
Journal of Student Affairs at New York University
Volume VI, 2010
pages 1-6
Roberta Garbarini-Philippe
New York University
In my article I first examine some historical facts and policy issues related to multiracial individuals, giving a few examples of how this population has been perceived and stereotyped by institutions, the media, and American culture. I then look at some of the research on biracial identity development and show how one of the assumptions regarding people of mixed-race heritage, the inability to fit in any monoracial group, has been refuted by many studies that predict healthy and positive psychological outcomes for multiracial individuals. Finally, I discuss multiracial identity development in the higher education context and suggest some ways in which colleges and universities can create inclusive environments and utilize the potential of these border-defying students to introduce a new discourse on race.
Read the entire article here.