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Helping Children Navigate a Diverse World: Parents' Contributions
Natasha Cabrera1, Catherine Kuhns1, Jenessa L Malin1
1University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, United States.
Advances in Child Development and Behavior
|July 31, 2016
Summary
Parents use ethnic-racial socialization to prepare children for diversity. This review examines practices of ethnic minority and majority groups, highlighting implications and future research directions for understanding child socialization.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Sociology
- Education
Background:
- Increasing global diversity necessitates understanding how children are prepared to navigate varied social contexts.
- Ethnic-racial socialization is a key area of research, particularly concerning practices of minority and majority groups.
- Demographic shifts in the United States provide a crucial backdrop for studying social justice in child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing literature on parental ethnic-racial socialization practices.
- To contextualize these practices within the demographic landscape of the United States.
- To identify theoretical frameworks, examine minority and majority group practices, and suggest future research avenues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on ethnic-racial socialization.
- Analysis of theoretical frameworks used in developmental science research.
- Examination of parental socialization practices across ethnic groups.
Main Results:
- Ethnic-racial socialization is a significant area of study, with existing literature primarily focusing on minority and majority group practices.
- Theoretical frameworks guide research, but specific practices and their implications require further exploration.
- Demographic trends underscore the importance of this research for social justice.
Conclusions:
- Understanding parental ethnic-racial socialization is vital for preparing children for a diverse world.
- Gaps in the literature necessitate further research into the nuances of these practices.
- This body of work is critical for developmental scientists studying diversity and social justice.
Keywords:
ChildrenColor-blind approachCultural socializationEthnic majorityEthnic minorityEthnic–racial socializationFathersIntergroup contact theoryMainstream socializationMothersParentsPreparation for biasPromotion of mistrustSocial identity theoryMore Related Videos
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