 | Guiding Your Child Through The Middle Years 32833 Entertainment Evaluating Books for Racism and Sexism Evaluating Books for Racism and Sexism htmEvaluatingBooksMiddle Know what to avoid when choosing books for your child. 358446 InteliHealth 2011-05-29 f InteliHealth Medical Content 2013-03-11
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Evaluating Books for Racism and Sexism Children’s books may contain subtle messages of racism and sexism that may affect a child’s sense of well-being. When selecting books for your child, follow these simple guidelines and choose books that help support your child's self-esteem and promote healthy emotional development. - Look at the illustrations. Are characters drawn stereotypically? Do people of color have Caucasian features except for tinted skin?
- Look at the storyline. Are people of color or females given only minor or weak roles? Are negative judgments or attitudes implied in showing a variety of lifestyles?
- Look at the characters. Who are the heroes and villains in the story? Where appropriate, is there diversity?
- Consider a child's self-image. What messages are children receiving from the story? How does the story damage or support their self-esteem?
Last updated May 29, 2011
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