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Mixed Parentage Families
Mixed race, mixed parentage, dual heritage, the list is endless. These are just a few examples of the labels used to identify children, young people and adults who have one parent who is from a visible minority ethnic group. This particular group experience some very unique problems, one of which is racism. There are many myths, assumptions and a great deal of ignorance about mixed parentage families, yet little research, knowledge and understanding. Here some single parents share their stories.
- Vicky's story
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Vicky is 30 and has lived in Bristol for 10 years. She has two children, a boy and a girl, both under five. She has been a single parent for under a year.
- Janet's story
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Janet is 54 and has two children, a son of 30 and a daughter of 26. Their father is originally from Jamaica.
- Sandy's story
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Sandy is 34 and lives with her teenage son. His father is African/Caribbean.
- Anjali's story
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Anjali is 37 and has two children both under five. Her parents were Indian and English.
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For further information on mixed parent families.
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