Discussion Post: Double Consciousness & Avoiding Stigma
1) Describe the concerns held by both adoptive parents and adopted children in transracial families.
2) What other concerns would you add that were not discussed and why?
3) Explain how the concerns you discussed in the first two questions relate to the concept of double consciousness.
4) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of race and ethnicity covering and passing.
5) Address how covering and passing can be used to both cause and resolve identity conflicts for both transracial adoptees and in general.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.