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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Developmental Science

Background:

  • Children are increasingly victims of exclusion, discrimination, and prejudice based on race, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.
  • Intergroup biases, the tendency to favor one's own group, emerge in early childhood, preceding formal schooling.
  • These early biases contribute to systemic racism and discrimination extending into adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on the emergence of intergroup biases in childhood.
  • To analyze the role of intergroup friendships in children's wellbeing and prejudice reduction.
  • To highlight the impact of early biases on long-term societal issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing research on childhood intergroup bias.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on race, nationality, and religion.
  • Examination of the impact of cross-group friendships on children.

Main Results:

  • Children exhibit intergroup biases before entering grade school.
  • Intergroup friendships are shown to enhance children's wellbeing.
  • Positive cross-group interactions reduce prejudice in childhood.

Conclusions:

  • Early childhood is a critical period for the development of intergroup biases.
  • Fostering positive cross-group friendships can counteract the negative effects of prejudice.
  • Interventions promoting intergroup contact in childhood are vital for long-term societal harmony.