Discrimination in Childhood and Adolescence

Discrimination in Childhood and Adolescence - The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Reducing Prejudice and Bias in Youth. This groundbreaking book by Christia Spears Brown provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of discrimination on children and adolescents, including its long-term academic, psychological, and social repercussions.

With a unique focus on the cognitive ability to perceive bias, context in which it occurs, and resources available to cope with it, Brown offers a developmental intergroup theory framework for understanding how and why prejudice and discrimination emerge in youth. The book details the similarities and differences in discrimination across various stigmatized social groups, providing a deeper understanding of its mechanisms of influence.

By examining the ways in which discrimination affects children's cognitive development, Brown offers empirically based strategies for reducing prejudice and discrimination in youth. Whether you are a parent, educator, or policymaker, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in promoting social justice and reducing the persistent achievement gap between White and ethnic minority children, high rates of suicidal thoughts among LGBT youth, and underrepresentation of girls in STEM careers.

With its clear and accessible writing style, Discrimination in Childhood and Adolescence is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and address the complex phenomenon of discrimination in youth.