Janet Helms

Janet Helms is a psychologist known for her research on race, identity, and how individuals understand their cultural backgrounds. She developed models that describe stages people go through as they recognize and develop awareness of their own ethnicity and biases. Her work helps us understand how people's identities and perceptions influence their attitudes and interactions with others. By providing a framework for understanding racial identity development, her contributions assist educators, counselors, and individuals in fostering more inclusive and reflective practices around race and culture.