Skin color discrimination among primary school children

Journal title MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA
Author/s Margherita Cardellini1
Publishing Year 2018 Issue 2018/3 Language English
Pages 21 P. 93-113 File size 258 KB
DOI 10.3280/MAL2018-003006
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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 class-room 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.

Keywords: Colorism, experiences of discrimination, primary school children, skin color discrimination.

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Margherita Cardellini1, Skin color discrimination among primary school children in "MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA" 3/2018, pp 93-113, DOI: 10.3280/MAL2018-003006