Awareness Of Racism Affects How Children Do Socially And Academically
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 10:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A study of more than 120 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse US elementary school children shows that children develop an awareness about racial stereotypes early and that those biases can be damaging. Specifically, the study illustrates that when children become aware of bias about their own racial or ethnic group, it can affect how they respond to everyday situations, ranging from interacting with others to taking tests.