Biracial Identity Development: A Case of Black-Korean Biracial Individuals in Korea

Authors

  • Hyein Amber Kim University of Washington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v18i3.1193

Keywords:

biracial identity, mixed race, South Korea, multicultural, colorism

Abstract

This study examines two cases of Black-Korean biracial individuals and 4 Black-Korean biracial public figures who were playing influential roles in South Korea (Yoon Mi-Rae, Hines Ward, Insooni, and Moon Taejong). The purpose of this study was to understand how Black-Korean biracial individuals construct their identities, how they navigate various identity options, and how they understand experiences they have in South Korea that are significant to their identity development. This study raises a number of issues in the Korean context where the ideology of a “pureblood” Korean race still prevails, and biracial Koreans continue to face implications of racism and colorism.

 

 

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Published

2016-10-28

How to Cite

Kim, H. A. (2016). Biracial Identity Development: A Case of Black-Korean Biracial Individuals in Korea. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 18(3), 40–57. https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v18i3.1193

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Articles (Peer-reviewed)