Multiracial - The Kaleidoscope of Mixedness

The US Census allowed respondents to choose more than one race for the first time in 2000, leading to the development of the "multiracial population." This book is the first to provide a critical race lens to the scholarship on mixedness, analyzing how identity forms and fluctuates and its complex impact on both the structural and individual levels. It covers topics such as family dynamics, racial socialization, multiraciality in media and popular culture, and intersections of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

The year 2000 marked a significant milestone in the United States Census, as it allowed respondents to identify with more than one race for the first time. While the concept of a "mixed-race" population has long been recognized in the country, the contemporary "multiracial population" presents a unique set of challenges and implications for today's diverse society. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and critical examination of mixedness through a race lens. It distinguishes between "mixed" and "multiracial" identities and explores how individuals with mixed heritage may identify as mixed, monoracial, or multiracial throughout their lives. The book analyzes the dynamic and varied manifestations of mixedness at both the global and individual levels, shedding light on its complex impact on society.

Multiraciality critically examines topics such as family dynamics, racial socialization, the representation of multiracial individuals in media and popular culture, and the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation. By integrating diverse theories, qualitative research, and national-level data, this accessible and engaging book offers valuable insights for students of race and those interested in understanding the emerging field of multiraciality.

The significance of this book lies in its ability to challenge prevailing notions and stereotypes about mixedness and multiraciality. It highlights the diversity and complexity of mixed-race and multiracial individuals and their experiences in a society that continues to grapple with issues of race and identity. By providing a systematic and critical analysis of mixedness, this book contributes to the growing body of literature on race and ethnicity and offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and individuals seeking to promote inclusivity and understanding in a diverse world.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 237 x 151 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509534654