Multiracial Identity by John Henderson

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Multiracial Identity

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A quick review of Multiracial demographics and how it applies to School Counseling

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Multiracial Identity

A Review of Literature and Implications for School Counselors

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What is race?

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US GUIDELINES BY OMB

The racial categories included in the census questionnaire generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country and not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically. In addition, it is recognized that the categories of the race item include racial and national origin or sociocultural groups. People may choose to report more than one race to indicate their racial mixture, such as “American Indian” and “White.” People who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race.

5 Offically documented races

White
Black / African American
Asian
American Indian / Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

STATISTICS

a snapshot of multiracial demographic changes

The racial categories included in the census questionnaire generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country and not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically. In addition, it is recognized that the categories of the race item include racial and national origin or sociocultural groups. People may choose to report more than one race to indicate their racial mixture, such as “American Indian” and “White.” People who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race.

STATISTICS

Comparison of Census Data 2000-2010

4 most common designations in the US per the 2010 census

Black / White
White / Other
Asian/ White
AI / White

1967 overturned miscegenation laws and made interracial marriages legal in the USA

implications

Why school counselors need to become Competent with multiracial students

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Scholars to look for:

Rodger Herring
Henry Harris
Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Nancy J. Nishimura
Carlos Polston

Some individuals who's research has provided the field with verifiable data and helped establish EBPs. Not a complete listing but highlights some individuals who have specifically focused on multiracial individuals especially adolescents and students.

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RDeveloping Biracial Ethnic Identity : A Review of the Increasing Dilemma

R. Herring (1995)
Suggests normal counseling technique
Suggests awareness of self-identity
Warns not to assume identity
Warns not to assume presenting problem

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Assessing the Issues of Multiracial Students on College Campuses

Nancy Nishimura (1998)
Early researcher (Post Poston Era)
SHADES college group
Counselors need to understand...

Race Is an Ever-Present Issue
- Needs to be discussed more at home.
- Felt like parents were to dismissive of racial feelings
- Felt

Lack of Empathy from Loved Ones
- Difficulty increased post-HS
- Challenge at home was to only relate to dominant race and not their other
- Desire to understand their own diversity more
- Desire to have a like-minded mentor

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