Racial Socialization, Gender, and Perceived Discrimination Among High-Achieving Black Youth

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Abstract

This study examines how race socialization and gender shape perceptions of racial discrimination among high-achieving Black adolescents. Participants (N = 116) were enrolled in academic enrichment programs and completed surveys measuring racial socialization, perceived discrimination, and identity. Using multiple regression, we found that both gender and racial socialization significantly predicted perceived discrimination, with Black girls reporting higher levels of discrimination than boys. Contrary to hypotheses, gender did not moderate the relationship between racial socialization and discrimination. These findings suggest that while racial socialization increases awareness of discrimination, it may not buffer its impact. These results reinforce the need to center intersectionality, culturally affirming curricula, and support systems that acknowledge the challenges that Black youth face in educational settings.

Authors

• Brandi Hilliard, The Ohio State University

• Imani Reynolds, The Ohio State University

• Rayna Hutcherson, The Ohio State University

• Yusuf Hassan, The Ohio State University