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African American Child Segregation Essay

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Segregation and discrimination have brought traumatic distress to the black community as it is still evident in today’s society.Though it is illegal to segregate others because of their racial background or religion, the terror of this act is just the same as it was when it was legal. Upon discovery about their ancestor’s past, African American children unconsciously strip any positive perspective they have of themselves which eventually passes on to others around them.
A study done by Psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark in the 1940’s was done in order to test the effects segregation has on African American children. A set of 4 almost identical dolls, different in color, were placed before a group of 3-7 year old children. The question
“ which doll do you prefer and why?” was asked which most children chose the white doll. Additional to their responses, the children would associate positive comments …show more content…

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