2012
DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2012.00049.x
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Reclaiming Culture: Reculturation of Transracial and International Adoptees

Abstract: The cultural experiences of transracial and international adoptees (TRIAs) are uniquely affected by their adoption across cultures and racial/ethnic groups. Upon adoption, TRIAs typically identify quickly with their adoptive parents' White culture but may eventually seek to reclaim their birth culture. Current terminology used to describe cultural identifications and changes (e.g., acculturation, enculturation) does not adequately depict the reclamation of birth culture by TRIAs. The authors describe a new ter… Show more

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“…That is, mothers appear to represent an important socialisation agent, able to exert a significant influence on the exploration of ethnic identity in adolescents and emerging adults. However, in order for ethnic identity to be incorporated into the self‐concept (affirmation), it is necessary for adoptees to actively engage and participate directly in their ethnic group, thus “reclaiming” and relearning their heritage culture (Baden et al, ). This conclusion aligned strongly with previous research findings by Scherman and Harre () in New Zealand: parents' socialisation turned out to influence adoptees' ethnic interest, which was in turn related to their ethnic identity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…That is, mothers appear to represent an important socialisation agent, able to exert a significant influence on the exploration of ethnic identity in adolescents and emerging adults. However, in order for ethnic identity to be incorporated into the self‐concept (affirmation), it is necessary for adoptees to actively engage and participate directly in their ethnic group, thus “reclaiming” and relearning their heritage culture (Baden et al, ). This conclusion aligned strongly with previous research findings by Scherman and Harre () in New Zealand: parents' socialisation turned out to influence adoptees' ethnic interest, which was in turn related to their ethnic identity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Results concerning ethnic minorities suggested that, although family ethnic socialisation could be positively associated with ethnic identity exploration, it could not be significantly related to ethnic identity affirmation (Supple, Ghazarian, Frabutt, Plunkett, & Sands, ). As far as transracial adoptive families are concerned, Baden et al () affirmed, in a recent theoretical contribution, that parents' cultural socialisation could serve as a crucial factor in triggering adoptees' exploration of their ethnic identity, as it provides opportunities for adoptees' engagement in “reculturative” activities which allow them to actively explore their heritage culture. Parental cultural socialisation may promote a higher level of ethnic exploration which, in turn, could lead to an increased and more clearly achieved affirmation of ethnic identity, a sense of belonging and commitment to the ethnic group and a secure and confident sense of group membership.…”
Section: Transracial Adoptees' Ethnic Identitymentioning
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“…Since research has shown not only that parents of transracial adoptees tend to deemphasize their child’s racial background (Andujo, 1988; Bergquist et al, 2003; McRoy et al, 1982), but also tend to select which cultural competencies their children acquire (Thomas & Tessler, 2007), it would be beneficial to know what transpires in adulthood, such as whether transracial adoptees more often seek white or same-race peers, romantic partners, or neighborhoods. Baden, Treweeke, and Ahluwalia (2012) outlined a process called “reculturation”, in which many “assimilated” transracial adoptees take steps later in life to seek out their birthparents, to reclaim their culture, and to understand their birth background. Furthermore, a qualitative study would be of particular interest in depicting the nature and content of conversations about race and ethnicity between parent and child.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Individuals adopted through intercountry adoption may struggle with their cultural identity and experience dissonance between their physical appearance and the culture of their adopted family and country. Resolution of the dissonance may involve the need to reclaim their birth culture (Baden, Treweeke, & Ahluwalia, 2012). Adoptive families should also be encouraged to "give back" in volunteer hours, money, advocacy, or other resources to support the development of domestic children's services in their child's birth country.…”
Section: Recommendationmentioning
confidence: 99%