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Youth advancing anti-racism in the 2020s
Noelle M Hurd1, Madeline Brence1, Claire Armstrong1
1University of Virginia, Department of Psychology, United States.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|June 24, 2023
Summary
Youth anti-racist action, vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, faces significant burdens. This review highlights the need for enhanced systemic and programmatic support for youth-led racial justice initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Education
Background:
- Youth anti-racist action has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This work occurs in educational settings, out-of-school programs, and through participatory action research.
- Racially and ethnically marginalized youth bear substantial burdens from this activism, exacerbated by pandemic stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review youth anti-racist action during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To identify systemic and programmatic supports for youth-led anti-racist efforts.
- To explore engaging youth in research as a strategy for racial justice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of articles on youth anti-racist action during the pandemic.
- Analysis of three contexts: educational settings, out-of-school programs, and youth-led participatory action research.
- Focus on the costs and stressors impacting youth involved in anti-racism.
Main Results:
- Youth anti-racist action persisted despite pandemic challenges.
- Significant burdens and costs are associated with youth activism, particularly for marginalized groups.
- Pandemic-related stressors intensified the negative impacts on youth engaged in anti-racism.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced scaffolding and support are crucial for youth-led anti-racist action.
- Systemic and programmatic interventions are needed to sustain youth activism.
- Engaging youth in research can serve as a powerful vehicle for advancing racial justice.
- A call to action for adults to partner with youth in creating a more equitable future post-pandemic.
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