“One participant described her frustration when she joined the Asian American Association in high school: 'I totally did not fit in...It kind of made me mad because I looked like them, so I felt like I identified with them, but once I got in, I learned I really don't at all.' Caught between the expectations of two groups, [transracial adoptees] often felt rejected by White people due to physical differences and by people of their birth ethnicity due to lack of language and cultural knowledge.”
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Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
The book delves into the reasons behind the common observation of Black students grouping together in school cafeterias, examining the social and psychological factors that contribute to this behavior. It provides insights into the complexities of racial identity and the impact of racial segregation in educational environments. more
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Beverly Daniel Tatum
Beverly Daniel Tatum is an American psychologist and educator, born on September 27, 1954. She is renowned for her research in the fields of race relations and multicultural education, particularly her work on racial identity and racial bias. Professor Tatum teaches psychology at Boston University and has held administrative positions in several academic institutions. more
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