Out Of The Mouth of Babes...Black and White: Kids On Race
The discussion of race is never a black and white issue, and recent "AC360°" and CNN.com reports about young children's attitudes on race became one of the most discussed stories on the site. Check out my YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesWright10PHR to see all 8 SHORT videos on the study (descriptions below).
In the study, white children had an overwhelming bias toward white, and black children also had a bias toward white, but it was not nearly as strong as the bias shown by the white children.
Many users of the site thought parenting was the issue behind the results, some thought the kids were too naive and others thought the testing method was flawed. What do you think about the study?
I invite you to view the 8 SHORT videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesWright10PHR which allows both you and I to ponder and reflect on the issues of Race, Diversity AND Inclusion in America today and our challenges as a people.
You are encouraged to share the video link and dialogue with your family and friends as I firmly believe it is only when we openly discuss these types of studies can we dig deeper into its meaning and formulate actionable take-aways for a better tomorrow.
If you'd like to read the FULL 1947 Doll Test Summary OR the CNN Doll Test Summary simply click to the appropriate link:
- http://bit.ly/1947DollTestSummary
- http://bit.ly/CNNDollTestSummary
As always, thank you for your willingness to stay involved in creating an environment whereby everyone and every group fits, feels accepted, feels valued, feels respected and feels as though they can contribute to society's greater good.
Each video can be seen by going to http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesWright10PHR & clicking to the next video in sequence in the right-hand column of the channel.
- Video 1 - 5 Minutes, 28 Seconds - Inside The AC360 Doll Study
- Video 2 - 2 Minutes, 01 Second - Mother Reacts to Daughter's Doll Test
- Video 3 - 5 Minutes, 19 Seconds - Study Shows How Black Children View Race
- Video 4 - 5 Minutes, 06 Seconds - Why Do You Want That Skin Color
- Video 5 - 1 Minute, 10 Seconds - Don't Really Care What Color They Have
- Video 6 - 2 Minutes, 17 Seconds - Doll Study Psychologist - Parental Role
- Video 7 - 1 Minute, 36 Seconds - Doll Study Psychologist - What Next
- Video 8 - 6 Minutes, 44 Seconds - John Legend - Race Bias is Real
In the study, white children had an overwhelming bias toward white, and black children also had a bias toward white, but it was not nearly as strong as the bias shown by the white children.
Many users of the site thought parenting was the issue behind the results, some thought the kids were too naive and others thought the testing method was flawed. What do you think about the study?
I invite you to view the 8 SHORT videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesWright10PHR which allows both you and I to ponder and reflect on the issues of Race, Diversity AND Inclusion in America today and our challenges as a people.
You are encouraged to share the video link and dialogue with your family and friends as I firmly believe it is only when we openly discuss these types of studies can we dig deeper into its meaning and formulate actionable take-aways for a better tomorrow.
If you'd like to read the FULL 1947 Doll Test Summary OR the CNN Doll Test Summary simply click to the appropriate link:
- http://bit.ly/1947DollTestSummary
- http://bit.ly/CNNDollTestSummary
As always, thank you for your willingness to stay involved in creating an environment whereby everyone and every group fits, feels accepted, feels valued, feels respected and feels as though they can contribute to society's greater good.
Each video can be seen by going to http://www.youtube.com/user/JamesWright10PHR & clicking to the next video in sequence in the right-hand column of the channel.
- Video 1 - 5 Minutes, 28 Seconds - Inside The AC360 Doll Study
- Video 2 - 2 Minutes, 01 Second - Mother Reacts to Daughter's Doll Test
- Video 3 - 5 Minutes, 19 Seconds - Study Shows How Black Children View Race
- Video 4 - 5 Minutes, 06 Seconds - Why Do You Want That Skin Color
- Video 5 - 1 Minute, 10 Seconds - Don't Really Care What Color They Have
- Video 6 - 2 Minutes, 17 Seconds - Doll Study Psychologist - Parental Role
- Video 7 - 1 Minute, 36 Seconds - Doll Study Psychologist - What Next
- Video 8 - 6 Minutes, 44 Seconds - John Legend - Race Bias is Real
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Permalink Reply by Diversity Executive Editor on -
I saw this about a week ago and just shook my head. I watched these babies being so honest, totally unaware of what their responses say about race relations in this country.
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Permalink Reply by JACQUELINE M. WALTERS on -
James most children are not naive. Children are observant and are more aware of multiracial/multicultural competence issues around them. They learn from their parents and grand parents. I grew up in a culture/enviroment that teaches and fosters diversity and inclusion. when I migrated to the United States of Americal, I had my trails and tribulations with all kinds of discrimation, it bent but never brake me, or stifle my creativity. I have been involved in social settings, steamy conversations, on racism with professionals from all walks of life, the horror stories they share of teachings of mental poisoning, from their parents and grandparents sparked my imagination.
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