Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Vogel, Peggy MacLeod
Author's Email Address	peggyvogel@aol.com
URN	etd-03132000-13320015
Title	Biculturalism and Identity in Contemporary Gullah Families
Degree	PhD
Department	Human Development
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Sawyers, Janet K. Committee Chair Allen, Katherine R. Committee Member Johnson, Dallas M. Committee Member Johnson, Scott W. Committee Member Sporakowski, Michael J. Committee Member
Keywords	Identity Bicultural Symbolic Interaction Family Psychological Gullah
Date of Defense	2000-02-25
Availability	restricted
Abstract A qualitative study, using an oral history method was completed. Seven participants (2 men, 5 women) of Gullah descent from the St. Helena’s Island and Charleston, South Carolina area were extensively interviewed. Symbolic interactionism provided the theoretical framework for the study. Findings included the recognition of the Gullah as a unique cultural group and the possible effects of slavery on identity formation for individuals as well as the Gullah community. Striking differences in physical space utilization between Gullah and non-Gullah residents were suggested. The presence of conflict between African and European beliefs and practices were seen in areas such as religious traditions, child rearing, and language. The pervasive effect of racism on identity and its relationship to biculturalism was discussed. Biculturalism appeared to be strongly related to survival as well as being an integral part of the participants’ identities.
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