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The Role of the Family for Racism and Xenophobia in Childhood and Adolescence.

Authors :
Aral, Tuğçe
Juang, Linda P.
Schwarzenthal, Miriam
Rivas-Drake, Deborah
Source :
Review of General Psychology; Sep2022, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p327-341, 15p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Racism and xenophobia are not just the problems of the adult world. As systems of beliefs, practices, and policies, racism and xenophobia influence children's perceptions and experiences at early ages. Because families can be significant sources of information regarding race and ethnicity, we focus on the family to understand the broader context of racism and xenophobia in childhood and adolescence. In this paper, we first provide an overview of research conducted among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and ethnic/religious minority families that has focused on family ethnic–racial socialization to support children and adolescents' capabilities for resisting racism and xenophobia. We then review research conducted among white and ethnic/religious majority families that has mainly taken an intergroup relations perspective and has examined associations between parents' and children's ethnic–racial attitudes, biases, and prejudice. Finally, we discuss the role of family for racism and xenophobia through the lens of family ethnic–racial socialization and intergroup relations perspectives, highlight areas that are currently understudied, and offer recommendations concerning future research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10892680
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Review of General Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158631145
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10892680211056320