Several studies highlight that dark-skinned children are often victims of discrimination from adults and society, but few studies specifically focus on skin color discrimination among children. In this paper, some results of a research project are reported with the aim of investigating whether and how primary school children talk about skin colors, picking up any stereotypes or prejudices. Using focus group as methodology to stimulate the group dimension and interaction, several stories about skin color discrimination within their classroom or school have emerged. Based on the results, the worth of adopting an intercultural education perspective able to include an antiracist objective has been suggested, in the belief that diversity and plurality could really become elements of potential enrichment for humanity, starting from children.
Skin color discrimination among primary school children / Cardellini Margherita. - In: MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL'INFANZIA. - ISSN 1591-4267. - STAMPA. - 3:(2018), pp. 93-113. [10.3280/MAL2018-003006]
Skin color discrimination among primary school children
Cardellini Margherita
2018
Abstract
Several studies highlight that dark-skinned children are often victims of discrimination from adults and society, but few studies specifically focus on skin color discrimination among children. In this paper, some results of a research project are reported with the aim of investigating whether and how primary school children talk about skin colors, picking up any stereotypes or prejudices. Using focus group as methodology to stimulate the group dimension and interaction, several stories about skin color discrimination within their classroom or school have emerged. Based on the results, the worth of adopting an intercultural education perspective able to include an antiracist objective has been suggested, in the belief that diversity and plurality could really become elements of potential enrichment for humanity, starting from children.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.