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A Scoping Review of Colorism in Schools: Academic, Social, and Emotional Experiences of Students of Color

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  • Jandel Crutchfield

    (School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA)

  • Latocia Keyes

    (Department of Social Work, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX 76402, USA)

  • Maya Williams

    (School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA)

  • Danielle R. Eugene

    (School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA)

Abstract

Students of color experience academic, social, and emotional challenges due to colorism in schools. The purpose of this scoping review is to compare the experiences with colorism of students from varying racial backgrounds (African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and Latin) in U.S. public schools. It is predicted that the understudied group of Latinx and indigenous students of color will uniquely experience colorism in academic settings when compared to African American and Asian students. A 30 article literature review utilizing search dates from 1990 to 2020 was conducted employing a scoping review framework. Themes emerged that include: the privileging of lighter skin and more Eurocentric features in academic outcomes, the complicated social status created for students of color experiencing colorism in schools, and the increased potential for emotional challenges as a result of colorism. This review highlights possible school reform efforts to affirm all skin tones, reduce colorist biases, and offer mediation to mitigate colorist experiences in the school environment.

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  • Jandel Crutchfield & Latocia Keyes & Maya Williams & Danielle R. Eugene, 2022. "A Scoping Review of Colorism in Schools: Academic, Social, and Emotional Experiences of Students of Color," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-21, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:15-:d:718074
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