
Brown v. Board v. Science
Opening Arguments
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Doll Studies and Racial Identity
This chapter examines a significant psychological study involving Black children's preferences for dolls of different races, revealing their responses to societal pressures regarding race. It contrasts the emotional turmoil of Northern children with the more accepting views of Southern children, highlighting the psychological impacts of segregation. Additionally, the chapter discusses the historical significance of these studies in court cases like Brown v. Board of Education, emphasizing the necessity of desegregation for children's well-being.
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