Race Depicted in Children's Literature

Race Depicted in Children's Literature

    Presenter(s)

    Shaina C. Dawson

    Comments

    Presentation: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., St. Joseph's Hall 025

    Description

    The purpose of this study is to analyze children's literature and how race is depicted to developing children. The study begins with a description of ethnic racial socialization and the ways in which parents teach their children about race. Next is a brief description of the history of children's literature and how books can be used to teach children about race and other identities. Using content analysis, I analyze some of the most popular pieces of children's literature to address the frequency of racial diversity discussed as well as how minority races are depicted. Finally, this research concludes with a discussion of the importance of ethical teaching during the developmental years and suggestions for expanding racial representation in children’s literature.

    Publication Date

    4-20-2022

    Project Designation

    Capstone Project

    Primary Advisor

    Anya M. Galli Robertson, Leslie H. Picca

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, College of Arts and Sciences

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Quality Education; Reduced Inequalities

    Race Depicted in Children's Literature

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