Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1986
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
9
Issue
ees/vol9/iss1
First Page
[1]
Last Page
8
Abstract
The question of identity is fundamental to human life. "Who am I," as a biological and psychological being; as a member of a human group with a particular style and history; as a participant in the common human values, perceptions, and processes which transcend any particular group? Ethnic studies should have as its focus the whole human being, articulated in the biological, socio/cultural, and psycho/personal categories, and the methodology for ethnic studies should reflect the process by which people live and move within the named categories. The interaction of people who are self-consciously engaged in exploring their lives biologically, culturally, and personally, and the articulation of the boundaries at which these interactions take place, determines the scope and content of ethnic studies.
Rights
Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1986