Raising children to live in a biased world
In Oberlin and Elyria families describe strategies to counter racism and build self esteem. Caleb Miller faced name calling but his parents stress positive Black representation and education. Psychologist Deborah Plimmer notes the harm of stereotypes and urges proactive parenting to counter bias.
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Caleb
A.G. Miller
Brenda Grier-Miller
Oberlin
Millers
Deborah L. Plimmer
Plummer
Cleveland State University
Oberlin College
Miller
Brenda Miller
Harmintie
Quincy
Miriam Ham
Elyria
Gary Dickerson
Dickerson
Jeanine Donaldson
Donaldson
Elyria Ywca
Entitled to Good Lov ing explores black relationship dynamics
In Audrey B Chapman's analysis the marriage rate among adult black women has dropped from 70 percent in 1960 to 35 percent, and many black men report no intention of marrying. She argues economics and power shifts fuel a race sex struggle, yet offers paths for couples to build good partnerships and avoid victimhood.
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Baltimore
Audrey B. Chapman
Washington
Chapman
Henry Holt
Janice Stevenson
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