Scientific Articles

Brown, C. S., & Chu, H. (2012). Discrimination, ethnic identity, and academic outcomes of Mexican immigrant children: The importance of school context. Child Development, 83(5), 1477-1485. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2012.01786.x

Sanders, M. G. (1997). Overcoming obstacles: Academic achievement as a response to racism and discrimination. Journal of Negro Education, 66(1), 83-93. https://doi.org/10.2307/2967253

Dotterer, A. M., McHale, S. M., & Crouter, A. C. (2009). Sociocultural factors and school engagement among African American youth: The roles of racial discrimination, racial socialization, and ethnic identity. Applied Developmental Science, 13(2), 61-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888690902801442

Explanation of the Post

In the school context, racism manifests itself both in explicit attitudes and behaviors, as well as through microaggressions, perpetuation of stereotypes, low academic expectations and lack of sensitivity to cultural diversity. School discrimination has a significant impact on the educational and personal experience of children and adolescents, especially in environments where diverse cultures coexist. A student’s educational capabilities do not depend on his or her origin, but on the interactions he or she receives and the quality of these interactions. The construction of a positive and strong ethnic identity, as well as pride in this identity and racial socialization, especially through families, are key factors in facing and managing discriminatory situations, achieving academic success and enriching the educational community, while reinforcing their motivation, self-esteem and emotional connection with school.

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