How Young Children Perceive Race (SAGE Series on Race and Ethnic Relations)

By Robyn Holmes

Book Overview

Using the results of a participant observation study, Robyn M Holmes illustrates how young children learn about ethnic identity. Unlike many previous studies, performed in experimental and contrived settings, the author worked with children in a kindergarten environment. The resulting account uses the children′s own words and drawings to illustrate their beliefs and understanding about race and ethnicity. Particular issues addressed include: how children understand group boundaries; view their selves; and develop an ethnic component of friendship, romance and procreation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803971087
• ISBN13: 9780803971080
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"