Intra-racial relations among blacks in the United States: dissimilarities, partnerships, and common identities
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Major/Program
Global and Sociocultural Studies
First Advisor's Name
William Osborne
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Stephen M. Fjellhman
Third Advisor's Name
Kathleen (Logan) Martin
Date of Defense
4-11-1997
Abstract
In the wake of a steadily increasing diversity in ethnicity among Blacks in the United States, efforts need to be made to analyze and understand the dynamics of the relations among the various Black ethnic groups in the United States. This thesis explores the present state of relations among these groups by utilizing an extensive literature review on the topic in conjunction with in-depth interviews. What is of particular interest here are the differing and similar intergroup perspectives on self-identity, as well as any cultural similarities and dissimilarities that exist. We find that the cultural dissimilarities create barriers to harmonious relations among the groups, while particular ideologies such as Pan-Africanism and Black nationalism provide the basis for strong unified fronts and partnerships for those who embrace them.
Identifier
FI14050432
Recommended Citation
Barnett, Michael Antonio, "Intra-racial relations among blacks in the United States: dissimilarities, partnerships, and common identities" (1997). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1400.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1400
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