Theory and Research Concerning the Notion of Black Self-hatred: A Review and Reinterpretation
- 1 February 1979
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Black Psychology
- Vol. 5 (2), 51-77
- https://doi.org/10.1177/009579847900500201
Abstract
A review of the theoretical models and supportive research related to the issue of Black self-hatred is presented. The analysis reveals that much of the Black self-hatred literature fails to stand up to conventional standards of validity and reliability, but it also reflects a failure to recognize the cross-cultural nature of Black experience in American society. In addition, the evidence generated by past research is neither consistent nor statistically significant in most cases. Certain cross- cultural approaches to Black social reality are suggested as alternatives to the traditional models and are strong ly recommended for investigations of Black experience in western society.Keywords
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