Biracial Children And Their Struggle With Identity And Psychological Issues

Abstract

This research paper aims to discuss the issues faced by biracial children including the identity and psychological issues. This study also reveals the negative outcomes of racism and its effects on biracial children and also the reasons behind the negative feedback from the society. Moreover, this paper discusses in detail, the impact of interracial marriages on the lives of biracial children and also covers the factors of substance abuse and social approval for such children in the society. Overall this piece of study briefly describes all prominent issues faced by biracial children in their normal routine life.

Contents

Abstract2

Introduction4

Discussion4

Biracial Children5

Struggle with Identity Issues5

Struggle With Psychological Issues7

Social Approval For Biracial Children7

Substance Abuse In Biracial Children7

Conclusions8

References10

Biracial Children and Their Struggle with Identity and Psychological Issues

Introduction

The expansion in social interactions between the ethnic groups has appeared to be one of the major reasons of the demographic, social and cultural changes in the society. These social interactions often come out as a union of Whites, Asians, Blacks, Hispanics or any other group. These mixed relationships are giving birth to a number of biracial offspring. These children possess some unique and exceptional characteristics related to their indefinite ethnicity and are more likely to experience difficulties as they grow up. Racism and categorization are imposed on a biracial child. The society criticizes such children and families on higher levels since they do not fit into any category neatly. Also, identity crisis is experienced by such children on regular basis since the parents from two different identities failed to educate the child about his individual identity and as he grows up he lacks the positive sense of identity as well which is vital to live a successful adult life. Sometimes family members like grandparents and siblings also become an issue for biracial children and it results in their resentment towards their family. Here is a brief discussion on the issues faced by biracial children and their effects on the lives of such children.

Discussion

United States is depicted as a cultural melting pot by the perseverant cultural stereotypes but the truth is that the society has rigid barriers and definite boundaries around socially defined status positions, groups and roles. These conditions are harsh enough for Native Americans, Blacks, Hispanics and other groups who are not apt enough to fit precisely into the White main stream society. This is the reason why the offspring of interracial couples suffer inequalities in the society as well as at home. Contending with racism, siblings, grandparents and racial identity are the major issues that biracial children face. However, the number of such children has increased steadily over the preceding decades especially after the Civil War.

Biracial Children

Biracial children are those born as a result of coupling among two distinctly dissimilar racial persons. Many biracial children are brought up by married couples where one parent is not the biological parent, unmarried couples or single parents. Briefly, such children possess a blend of the genetic characteristics of two different ethnic ...