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Narratives Of Biculturalism: Arab-American Identity Negotiation Post-9/11, Janan Shouhayib
Narratives Of Biculturalism: Arab-American Identity Negotiation Post-9/11, Janan Shouhayib
Psychology Honors Papers
The process of identity negotiation for bicultural individuals is ongoing and psychologically challenging. Arab-Americans in particular must deal with this process in a contentious environment where the Arab World is demonized and “Othered,” especially after 9/11. This project was an exploration of the identity development of Arab-American youth in a post-9/11 context. Background research for this study included a review of identity theory from Erik Erikson to postmodern thinkers, as well as the immigration patterns and historical-political context of Arab-Americans. Participants included 14 Arab-Americans from seven Arabic-speaking countries, five of whom were men and nine of whom were women, from …