Human Growth and Development / Unit 8 HGD 1059 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Racial Identity
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The idea
Racial identity is the sense of self drawn from one's racial background; by five or six children use colour labels accurately.
In practice
By ten, children of colour able to describe stereotypes that affect them.
Where people slip
Identities centred on equality and personal uniqueness help children navigate stereotypes; same-race friends and school environment also matter.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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