ABSTRACT

The number of people in racially mixed relationships has grown steadily over the last thirty years, yet these people often feel stigmatised and unhappy about their identities.
The first edition of Black, White or Mixed Race? was a ground-breaking study: this revised edition uses new literature to consider what is now known about racialised identities and changes in the official use of 'mixed' categories. All new developments are placed in a historical framework and in the context of up-to-date literature on mixed parentage in Britain and the USA.
Based on research with young people from a range of social backgrounds the book examines their attitudes to black and white people; their identity; their cultural origins; their friendships; their experiences of racism. This was the first study to concentrate on adolescents of black and white parentage and it continues to provide unique insights into their identities. It is a valuable resource for all those concerned with social work and policy.

chapter 1|3 pages

Setting the scene

chapter |9 pages

Signs of change

part |2 pages

The terms used in this book

part |2 pages

Boyfriends, girlfriends and marriage partners

part |2 pages

Which young people were attracted to black youth cultures?

part 8|1 pages

Experiencing racism

chapter |13 pages

Racist name-calling: in the past

chapter |8 pages

Being racist oneself

chapter 9|27 pages

Dealing with racism

chapter 10|24 pages

Some parents’ accounts

chapter |5 pages

Regrets and second thoughts?

chapter 11|11 pages

But what about the children?

An overview, with some comments

chapter |11 pages

Racism, gender and class