An overview of Black racial identity theories: Limitations and considerations for future theoretical conceptualizations

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  • MADONNA G. CONSTANTINE
  • JOHN W. WILSON
چکیده

This article provides an overview of the major Black racial identity-development theories to date, summarizing the general strengths and limitations of these models. In addition, the authors discuss salient issues that should be considered in future conceptualizations of Black racial identity development.

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تاریخ انتشار 2005