White Racial Identity and White Racial Consciousness: Similarities, Differences, and Recommendations

Authors

Mark M. Leach, University of Southern MississippiFollow
John T. Behrens, Arizona State University
N. Kenneth LaFleur, University of Virginia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2002

Department

Psychology

Abstract

To dispel apparent confusion, White racial identity and White racial consciousness are described and contrasted in terms of theoretical conceptualization and measures used. It is recommended that priority be given to the validation of existing or new measurement instruments to provide a sound basis for future findings.

Publication Title

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

Volume

30

Issue

2

First Page

66

Last Page

80

Recommended Citation

Leach, M. M., Behrens, J. T., LaFleur, N. K. (2002). White Racial Identity and White Racial Consciousness: Similarities, Differences, and Recommendations. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 30(2), 66-80.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/3643