Constructing Racially Just Educational Experiences: Problems and Solutions From Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Racism continues to present as a serious problem plaguing the very fabric of society and individual human experiences. It can be manifested in various forms. This symposium contributes empirical evidence from four studies that expose three persistent forms of racism: (1) individual racism (e.g., implicit biases), (2) systemic racism (e.g., policies and practices that perpetuate racial inequalities by disproportionately favoring racial majority over minority groups), and (3) cultural racism (e.g., the belief and actions showing that the majority culture is superior to others, leading to insensitivity to and devaluation of other cultures). We heed the call to action by presenting findings of different manifestations of or solutions to racism in two developmental contexts (adolescence and emerging adulthood).

Sub Unit

• Division E - Counseling and Human Development / Division E - Section 2: Human Development

Chairs

• Jennifer J. Chen, Kean University

• Fei Shen, Kean University

Papers

• Longitudinal Investigation of Racial Minorities’ Experience of the Impact of Childhood Trauma - Fei Shen, Kean University; Ranran Mi, Kean University; Jennifer J. Chen, Kean University

• Cultivating Antibias Antiracism Early Childhood Teachers Through Practice - Xin Li, University of Houston; Regena F. Nelson, Western Michigan University

• Effects of College Diversity Courses on the Appreciation of Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Flourishing - Ying Zhang, Clarkson University; Jean Pardes, Clarkson University; Cong Wang, Northwestern University

• COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts, Basic Needs, and Psychosocial Well-Being: Racial Disparities Among Emerging Adults - Yu-Wei Wang, University of Maryland; Israel Abebe, University of Maryland; Tiana Cruz, University of Maryland