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Author: Elizabeth Schuelke
Faculty Mentor:
Mariela Nunez-Janes, Department of Anthropology, College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Department:
Department of International Studies, College of Arts and Science & Honors College
Bio:
Elizabeth Schuelke is a senior at the University of North Texas pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Elizabeth is highly active on the North Texas campus, both academically, as a member of the Honors College and the Anthropology Student Association, and socially, playing intramural softball for three years and joining social sorority Alpha Phi. Elizabeth presented additional research at University Scholars Day 2007 at UNT and the International Interdisciplinary Social Science Conference in Granada in the summer of 2007. Elizabeth hopes to continue publishing and presenting research as she pursues graduate school after her December 2007 graduation.
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Abstract:
A literature review of current research concerning the study of Whiteness was conducted to determine both the aspects of Whiteness as well as its future. The literature review revealed Whiteness to have several complex characteristics; however, a few main themes throughout the literature were present. Those themes, such as Whiteness as invisibility, Whiteness as normative, and Whiteness as a nonracial identity, are discussed further in this review. This study, after reviewing the literature currently available on the subject of Whiteness, then proposes areas in which research on Whiteness could be expanded to increase the knowledge of both Whiteness and its relationship with other races.
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