Racism, Racial Identity, and Racial Socialization: A Personal Reflection.

Thomas, Anita Jones

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ERIC Number: EJ596725

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Racism, Racial Identity, and Racial Socialization: A Personal Reflection.

Thomas, Anita Jones

Journal of Counseling & Development, v77 n1 p35-37 Win 1999

Self concept is deeply intertwined with one's racial socialization. Two incidents are recounted as turning points in this counselor educator's self-perception as a person having a racial identity and to her career development. Coping mechanisms are described. A safe atmosphere is essential to the exploration of feelings about race. (EMK)

Descriptors: Blacks, Childhood Attitudes, Coping, Counselor Training, Cultural Pluralism, Family Influence, Higher Education, Identification (Psychology), Individual Development, Personal Narratives, Racial Attitudes, Racial Bias, Racial Identification, Racial Relations, Self Concept

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Racism: Healing Its Effects." For related articles, see CG 554 479-554 503.