TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract When young children notice and comment about physical appearance differences often associated with race, adults may experience discomfort and uncertainty about how to respond. As a result, many adults try to avoid or terminate such discussion, leaving children with unanswered questions and misunderstandings. To prepare educators to be supportive of the development of children’s positive racial identity and racial awareness, it is important for educators to examine their own attitudes, biases, and knowledge about race and racism. This chapter summarizes research on children’s racial identity and awareness, describes critical approaches to anti-racist education, and provides resources and strategies through which professionals can better understand themselves and the young children they serve.
VL  - 19
SN  - 978-1-78560-293-1, 978-1-78560-292-4/0270-4021
DO  - 10.1108/S0270-402120150000019002
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-402120150000019002
AU  - Kemple Kristen M.
AU  - Harris Michelle G.
AU  - Lee Il Rang
PY  - 2015
Y1  - 2015/01/01
TI  - Becoming Color-Conscious: Preparation to Address Young Children’s Curiosity about Race
T2  - Discussions on Sensitive Issues
T3  - Advances in Early Education and Day Care
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 1
EP  - 27
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -