Title

Black Authenticity: Defining The Ideals And Expectations In The Construction Of "Real" Blackness

Abstract

This review presents an overview of research on Black authenticity. As the definition of Black authenticity is often not made explicit in literature, the complexity and nuance of this cultural resource can be overlooked. We explore two trends of Black authenticity present within literature, which we label as commodifying realness and legitimating membership. Beyond offering a working definition and review of these trends, this review also attempts to highlight the importance of the interconnectedness between controlling images and individuals' negotiations of Black authenticity. We conclude by summarizing the importance of studying Black authenticity and suggesting future directions for research. © 2014 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Sociology Compass

Volume

8

Issue

6

Number of Pages

770-779

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.12171

Socpus ID

84902574222 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84902574222

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