On the Desirability of Own-Group Preference.

Penn, Michael L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ469920

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Publication Date: 1993

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On the Desirability of Own-Group Preference.

Penn, Michael L.; And Others

Journal of Black Psychology, v19 n3 p303-21 Aug 1993

Reviews and critiques the ethnic preference research that views minorities' own-group preference behavior as indicative of self-esteem and identity achievement. The assumption that own-group preference is ideal, normative, or healthy is called into question; and an alternative conceptualization is presented that considers age and maturity of the individual. (SLD)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Black Attitudes, Cultural Traits, Ethnicity, Group Membership, Individual Development, Minority Groups, Racial Attitudes, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Research Problems, Self Concept

Publication Type: Book/Product Reviews; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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