A Theory of the Origins and Dynamics of Heterogeneity within African American Culture.

Willis, Jay Thomas

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ERIC Number: EJ445368

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Theory of the Origins and Dynamics of Heterogeneity within African American Culture.

Willis, Jay Thomas

Western Journal of Black Studies, v15 n3 p178-82 Fall 1991

Presents a theory of the origins of a lack of cohesiveness in African-American culture based on a lack of a "social" reference resulting from the historical division of house slaves from field slaves and other efforts to keep those who shared language and culture from having contact. (JB)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Family, Black History, Black Influences, Colonialism, Cultural Differences, Group Dynamics, Group Status, Group Unity, Minority Groups, Racial Discrimination, Racial Identification, Slavery, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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