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Dolls reveal children's views on race. The Clark Doll Study shaped American history. Segregation's impact on children. Bias towards black dolls observed. The importance of discussing diversity openly.
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- Children's preference for non-black dolls and mistreatment of black dolls reflects the influence of societal messages and lack of diversity in their environments.
- The Clark Doll Study revealed the harmful effects of segregation and societal devaluation on black children's self-image, influencing the Civil Rights Movement and desegregation efforts.
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Impact of Environment on Racial Identity
A mother's concern over her daughter's negative self-image about her dark skin led her to explore the influence of environment on racial identity. Observing how children interacted with dolls of different races, she found that the preferred dolls were typically non-black, while black dolls were often mistreated or ignored. This bias towards lighter skin and Eurocentric features suggests the impact of societal messages and lack of diversity in children's environments.
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