When Identity is Questioned or Denied: Multiracial Identity Contestation and Racial Socialization, a Talk By Dr. Diana Sanchez, Rutgers University

The number of Americans identifying with more than one racial identity has increased substantially in recent years, yet Multiracial individuals continue to face unique racial challenges in a culture that emphasizes mutually exclusive racial categories. These challenges include having their racial identity questioned and denied. This talk examines how identity contestation shapes Multiracial individuals’ race concept reflection and beliefs as well as their psychological well-being. This presentation also explores how parents socialize their Multiracial children, and whether preparing their children for multiracial-specific racism serves as a protective factor that supports psychological well-being in the face of identity contestation.

This lecture is made possible through the generous support of the Andrew J. Bernstein Foundation. It is free and open to the public. For more information email [email protected].

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For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium

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