Professor Miri Song

In this insightful conversation, sociologist Miri Song discusses the complexities of multiracial and mixed heritage identities, exploring how societal perceptions, historical context, and personal experiences shape self-identification and social categorisation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Professor Miri Song's Work 02:54 Exploring Ethnic Identity and Agency 05:05 The Concept of Code Switching 07:41 Navigating Racial Assignments and Self-Identification 10:44 The One Drop Rule and Its Implications 13:24 Historical Context of Racial Categories 16:29 Mixed Heritage and Family Dynamics 18:28 The Role of Data in Understanding Mixedness 21:18 Cultural Contexts and Racial Dynamics 23:56 The Importance of Context in Racial Identity 26:24 Challenges of Racial Data Collection 28:46 Diversity Within Mixed Heritage Groups 30:36 Interracial Unions and Gender Dynamics 33:21 Concluding Thoughts on Mixed Identity Resources: Miri Song's Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics - https://www.lse.ac.uk/social-policy/people/miri-song Dr Miri Song became motivated to do her studies of mixed people as spouses and parents, because she got tired of only seeing studies of mixed people's identities. So she focused on generational change - what happens when mixed heritage children have children.  Her Written work: * _Mixed Heritage in the Family: Racial Identity, Spousal Choice, and Child-Rearing_ * _Multiracial Parents: Mixed Race Families, Generational Change, and the Future of Race_ * _Mixed Race Identities_ * _Choosing Ethnic Identity_ * _Helping Out: Children's Labor in Ethnic Businesses_