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All In The Mind
A few years back, Dr Toni Sturdivant was looking for a preschool for her three-year-old daughter. After considering a few schools around their Texas suburb, she thought she’d found the perfect place.
29:06•4 Apr 2021
The Doll Study's Legacy: Self-Image and Children of Color
“The takeaway from this research was that segregation hurt children, because segregation enshrined the idea that black people were in some way lesser than white people.”
Imagine searching for the perfect preschool for your child and stumbling upon a lesson that reshaped history. Dr. Toni Sturdivant takes us on such a journey in this episode of 'All In The Mind'. She delves into Kenneth and Mamie Clark's pivotal doll study, which played a crucial role in ending school segregation in America. But the story doesn't end there. Dr.
Sturdivant sheds light on the lingering issue of negative self-image among black children, emphasizing how representation in toys and media can make a world of difference. She also highlights the roles parents and educators play in fostering a positive self-image in young minds. Curious about how these insights apply today? Tune in to hear Dr.
Sturdivant's plans for future research on self-image and child development, and learn how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment for children of color.
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