Multidisciplinary considerations for clinical work with the multiracial identity: a project based upon an independent investigationPosted in Dissertations, Identity Development/Psychology, New Media on 2010-09-27 04:22Z by Steven |
Smith College School for Social Work
Northampton, Massachusetts
2010
76 pages
Kate Lee Esther De Soto
A project based upon an independent investigation, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work.
This project was conducted with the intentions of broadening the discussion that is occurring in clinical fields regarding the multiracial identity. Much of the discussion that occurs is treated as though racial dynamics are fixed (Leary, 2000). This theoretical paper aims to exemplify the nuance of the multiracial identity by combining clinical theory with a more culturally grounded analysis of racial discourse. Intersubjectivity theory is used in this paper to exemplify the value of using a clinical theory when conceptualizing racial issues, while cultural studies provides a deeper understanding of the system of race in the United States. The use of the intersubjectivity theory and the writings of cultural studies as applied to the phenomenon of the multiracial identity is exemplified through the use of a case study. This paper concludes with a proposal for a set of principles and considerations for practice with multiracial individuals that is rooted in a historically and politically aware, socially based approach to working intersubjectively with multiracial individuals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION
II CONCEPTUALIZATION AND METHODOLOGY
III PHENOMENON
IV INTERSUBJECTIVITY THEORY
V CULTURAL STUDIES
VI DISCUSSION
REFERENCES
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