Racial Identity of Children in Integrated, Predominantly White, and Black Schools

  • Black children were significantly more likely to mention race/ethnicity than were the White children.
  • Findings supports the hypothesis that the children in integrated schools are more accepting of ones own race.
  • Maybe suggestions of greater salience of race for Blacks in integrated settings.
  • If racial contact through schools can change racial attitudes and decrease racism, then it is important to explore further these environments as venues for change.
  • Children in segregated schools do not lack pride or identity; rather, they lack the level of acceptance enjoyed by children in integrated schools.