Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children

Phys.org reports on a recent study finding that Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression—defined as shaping one's behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness—were less likely to transmit positive, culturally protective messages that affirmed racial pride and self-worth to their adolescent children. The study points to how internalized racial norms can shape parenting approaches.

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