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White Kids: Growing Up With Privilege In A Racially Divided America (Critical Perspectives On Youth, 1)
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Winner, 2019 William J. Goode Book Award, Given By The Family Section Of The American Sociological Associationfinalist, 2019 C. Wright Mills Award, Given By The Society For The Study Of Social Problemsriveting Stories Of How Affluent, White Children Learn About Raceamerican Kids Are Living In A World Of Ongoing Public Debates About Race, Daily Displays Of Racial Injustice, And For Some, An Increased Awareness Surrounding Diversity And Inclusion. In This Heated Context, Sociologist Margaret A. Hagerman Zeroes In On Affluent, White Kids To Observe How They Make Sense Of Privilege, Unequal Educational Opportunities, And Police Violence. In Fascinating Detail, Hagerman Considers The Role That They And Their Families Play In The Reproduction Of Racism And Racial Inequality In America.White Kids, Based On Two Years Of Research Involving Indepth Interviews With White Kids And Their Families, Is A Cleareyed And Sometimes Shocking Account Of How White Kids Learn About Race. In Doing So, This Book Explores Questions Such As, How Do White Kids Learn About Race When They Grow Up In Families That Do Not Talk Openly About Race Or Acknowledge Its Impact? And What About Children Growing Up In Families With Parents Who Consider Themselves To Be Antiracist?Featuring The Actual Voices Of Young, Affluent White Kids And What They Think About Race, Racism, Inequality, And Privilege, White Kids Illuminates How White Racial Socialization Is Much More Dynamic, Complex, And Varied Than Previously Recognized. It Is A Process That Stretches Beyond White Parents Explicit Conversations With Their White Children And Includes Not Only The Choices Parents Make About Neighborhoods, Schools, Peer Groups, Extracurricular Activities, And Media, But Also The Choices Made By The Kids Themselves. By Interviewing Kids Who Are Growing Up In Different Racial Contextsfrom Racially Segregated To Meaningfully Integrated And From Politically Progressive To Conservativethis Important Book Documents Key Differences In The Outcomes Of White Racial Socialization Across Families. And By Observing Families In Their Everyday Lives, This Book Explores The Extent To Which White Families, Even Those With Antiracist Intentions, Reproduce And Reinforce The Forms Of Inequality They Say They Reject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America'? A: The book examines how affluent, white children understand race, privilege, and inequality in America, based on two years of research involving interviews with these kids and their families.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Margaret A. Hagerman, a sociologist who conducted in-depth research for this work.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: It won the 2019 William J. Goode Book Award and was a finalist for the 2019 C. Wright Mills Award.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is categorized for teenagers, making it suitable for young adults interested in social issues.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition is available in paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on February 1, 2020.
- Q: What key themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of racial socialization, privilege, and the dynamics of racial inequality as experienced by affluent, white youth.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life examples or testimonies? A: Yes, it features actual voices and experiences of young, affluent white kids discussing their views on race, privilege, and inequality.
- Q: Is this book suitable for parents or educators? A: Yes, it offers insights that can benefit parents and educators in understanding the complexities of racial socialization among youth.