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Helms's Racial Identity Model: Racial Identity
- "Sense of group or collective identity based on one's perception that he or she shares a common racial heritage with a particular racial group" (Helms, 1990, p. 3).
- Examining the development of racial identity and for facilitating meaningful interactions and instruction in classrooms
- Helms's model of White racial identity development consists of two sections with three stages each
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Helms's Racial Identity Model of White Racial Identity Development
Importance of Racial/Ethnic Identity for Minority Adolescents
A high school student, who identifies as White, starts a club to explore European cultural traditions with other White students. When asked why, the student says, "I've been learning a lot about the rich histories of my friends from different backgrounds, and it made me realize I don't know much about my own. I want to understand my heritage and feel a positive connection to it, not in a way that puts others down, but to understand myself better." This student's journey is primarily focused on developing their: