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This comparative analysis of classic and recent literature explores the developmental and social implications of biracial identity in the U.S. Though specific attention was given to Black-White biracial persons, a broader analysis yielded some surprising insights into the nature and implications of the “biracial personality” and the accompanying differences in interpersonal styles and social relationships.
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Brown, P.M. Biracial identity and social marginality. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 7, 319–337 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757029
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