Cultivating Antiracism: White Parents' Racial Socialization Goals for Their Young Children

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Abstract

This study explores the parenting-related racial socialization goals of five White parents who expressed a commitment to discussing race and racism with their young children (ages three-six). Findings from parent interviews indicated three primary racial socialization goals that parents have for helping their children to develop and practice antiracism: noticing and valuing diversity, normalizing conversations about race and racism, and acting against racism. Implications are discussed for how researchers, educators, and community organizers can best support parents in acting upon these goals.

Author

• Marianne Kellogg, University of Washington