Interracial Communication : Theory into Practice

by Mark P. Orbe

• ISBN13: 9781412954587
• ISBN10: 1412954584
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-14
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

Specifically addressing how interpersonal communication as process is potentially impeded because of how we are socialized to think about racial differences, this exciting and much-anticipated second edition of Interracial Communication: Theory Into Practice guides readers in applying the valuable contributions of recent communication theory to improving everyday communication among the races. Authors Mark P. Orbe and Tina M. Harris offer a comprehensive, practical foundation for dialogue on interracial communication, as well as a resource that stimulates thinking and encourages readers to become active participants in the solution process. New to the Second Edition Incorporates new topics: This edition includes discussions of whiteness and diversity management within the workplace and a brand new chapter on interracial conflict. Provides updated statistics, research studies, and examples: Changes reflect the state of study in a post-9/11 society, including discussions of how the media frame race in relation to Middle Easterners and Latinos and pending issues relative to illegal immigration. Offers student reflections: Chapter concepts are brought to life through self-reflections about race as experienced by students enrolled in an interracial communication course. Presents additional reflections by the authors: Each author offers new experiences to help readers understand how race is salient in their everyday lives, including friendships; romantic relationships; organizational, public, and group settings; and the mass media. Gives attention to all predominant U.S. races: The book addresses African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latino/a Americans, and Native Americansa??in addition to discussing multiracial Americans. Intended Audience This is an ideal core text for courses such as Interracial Communication, Intercultural Communication, International or Global Communication, and Race, Gender, and Media in departments of speech communication, mass communication, and ethnic studies.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. viii
Foundations for Interracial Communication Theory and Practice	p. 1
Studying Interracial Communication	p. 3
Defining Interracial Communication
Why Study Interracial Communication?
Acknowledging Racial Locations
Setting the Stage for Discussions of Race
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
The History of Race	p. 23
History of Racial Classification
Economic and Political Expansion and Race
The Biological Foundations of Race
The Sociopolitical Construction of Race
The Significance of Race Today
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
The Power of Language, Labels, and Naming	p. 42
The Power of Language
The Power of Labels
Nonverbal Communication
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Racial and Ethnic Identity Negotiation	p. 67
Approaches to Studying Identity
Focus on Racial/Ethnic Identity
Cultural Identity Development Models
Communication Theory of Identity
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Recognizing Multiple Self-Identities and Other Identities	p. 87
Acknowledging Multiple Cultural Identities
Potentially Salient Aspects of Cultural Identity
Intersections of Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and SES
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Theoretical Approaches to Studying Interracial Communication	p. 108
Interracial Communication Models
Theorizing Interracial Communication
Understanding Different Forms of Racialized Communication
Theorizing Satisfying Communication
Understanding Interracial Communication Processes
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Communication in Specific Contexts	p. 131
Interracial Friendships	p. 133
The Significance of Interracial Friendships
Barriers to Interracial Friendships
History and Interracial Friendships
Six Orders of Contact
Understanding the Contact Hypothesis
Educational Institutions as Sites for Interracial Friendships
Effective Communication Strategies
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Romantic Relationships	p. 156
Current Trends in Interracial Romantic Relationships
The History of Interracial Romantic Relationships
Mental Models of Interracial Romantic Relationships
Theories on Interracial Romantic Relationships
Social Forces That Influence Interracial Romantic Relationships
Creating New Mental Models
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Communication in the Context of Organizations	p. 178
Organizational Communication
Understanding Organizational Theories
Organizational Culture
Racializing the Organizational Context
General Organizational Principles
Practicing Diversity Management
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Conflict	p. 199
Contextual Sources of Conflict
Conflict Styles
Thinking Critically About Existing Research
A Case Study in Interracial Unity
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Race/Ethnicity, Interracial Communication, and the Mass Media	p. 218
The Importance of the Mass Media
Mass Media Representations of Racialized Others
Racialized Television Viewing Habits
The Internet as a Mass Media Venue
Implications and Consequences of Media Images
Fostering an "Enlightened Racism"
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Moving From the Theoretical to the Practical	p. 241
Identifying Potential Barriers to Interracial Communication
Setting the Stage for Effective Interracial Communication
Fostering Interracial Dialogue
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Glossary	p. 261
References	p. 275
Author Index	p. 307
Subject Index	p. 315
About the Authors	p. 321
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