"But Why Though?": The Marginalization of Black Americans in Children's Media-View Presentation

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This video presentation, titled "But Why Though? The Marginalization of Black Americans in Children's Media," discusses the lack of representation and negative portrayals of Black characters in children's media. The presenters, Dr. Carmichael, Dr. Williams, Dr. Baharani, and Dr. Reese, explore the impact of these portrayals on Black children's self-esteem, identity, and overall well-being. They discuss the concept of social cognitive learning theory, which suggests that individuals learn behavior through observation and modeling. In the case of Black children, the limited and negative portrayals of Black characters in children's media can lead to internalized negative messages about their worth and value. The presenters also highlight the historical and ongoing disparities in representation and describe the need for increased diversity and positive representation in children's media. They emphasize the importance of cultural competency and encourage healthcare providers and educators to actively listen to and engage with families and communities to better understand and support the challenges faced by Black children. The presenters suggest resources such as the Sesame Street town hall for parents, evidence-based community programs, and racial socialization as strategies to address the marginalization of Black Americans in children's media. The video presentation concludes with a reminder to continue the conversation, work towards change, and provide better representation for Black children in media.

Keywords

Marginalization of Black Americans

children's media

representation

negative portrayals

self-esteem

identity

social cognitive learning theory

disparities in representation

diversity

positive representation