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17-02-2022 | Invited Paper

Dual Realities: The Unique and Multilayered Experiences in Multiracial Families

Auteurs: Roudi Nazarinia Roy, Alethea Rollins

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 3/2022

Abstract

Multiracial families are diverse and their experiences with racism and discrimination vary depending on their social position. The intersections of race, class, and gender affect multiracial families in a variety of ways. Similar to monoracial minority families, multiracial families experience racism and discrimination from society, however, due to their mixed cultural heritage their experiences are unique and multilayered. Further, unlike any other family, multiracial families also can experience racism and discrimination from within their family. In this paper, we discuss the inherent diversity within multiracial families and the unique experiences of racism and discrimination they encounter. We then introduce and explicate, what we term, the dual realities experienced by individuals in multiracial families.

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Titel: Dual Realities: The Unique and Multilayered Experiences in Multiracial Families
Auteurs: Roudi Nazarinia Roy
Alethea Rollins
Publicatiedatum: 17-02-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02269-2

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