Race Identity and Race Socialization in African American Families

Woods, Taniesha A.; Kurtz‐Costes, Beth

doi:10.1300/j137v15n02_07

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“…Promotion of mistrust remains distinctive because this method provides no advice to children on how to manage discrimination (Hughes et al, 2006). However, Black mothers frequently use preparation for bias messaging when engaging with their sons compared with their daughters (Woods & Kurtz-Costes, 2007). This difference in approach could be influenced by their beliefs that their sons will be more likely to face racial discrimination (Dow, 2019).…”

Section: Parental Strategizing and Policementioning

confidence: 99%

Under the Radar: Strategies Used by Black Mothers to Prepare Their Sons for Potential Police Interactions

Harris

Amutah‐Onukagha

2019

Journal of Black Psychology

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The current qualitative study explores the experiences of Black mothers who prepare their sons for potential police encounters. Police presence in the Black community has historically elicited feelings of mistrust and fear among Black Americans, and those sentiments resonate today. The discrete incidents of police violence in the United States have been exposed due to an increase in media documentation of the phenomenon. Increased awareness of police violence has also provided insight into the impact that police encounters can have on Black families. A focus group was conducted with six Black mothers with sons ranging in ages from 11 to 33 years. Results highlighted strategies that participants shared with their sons to prepare for a potential police encounter, which included knowing the harsh realities of being Black, regulating their behavior, reframing negative schemas about police, and utilizing family and community supports. Participants believed that sharing strategies and instructions with their sons could enhance safety during a potential police encounter.

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Section: Parental Strategizing and Policementioning

confidence: 99%