Question

Discuss Racial and Ethnic socialization as well as advantages and disadvantages it may have. (2-4 paragraphs) 20 points

This is for psychology of cultral diversity.

Answer 1

Racial and Ethnic Socialization is a process through which kids learn about their race and community. Kids learn about their society and cultures from their parents and relatives. They follow the treditions of their family members. When parents talk to their children about race and culture then children become aware about all these.

Talking helps in spreading awareness about community and race but this is not always true. Suppose a father is watching news about a road rage fight between a white and black. After watching news; father reacts violently against white and supports black. If all these are observed by his kids then kids will automatically come to know about their community and they will develope a soft corner for the community which is being supported by their father.

So, actions of parents are also responsible for spreading knowledge about cast, community, reliogion and race. Social, Racial and Ethnic Socialization is very necessary for kids. it develops knowledge and sense of respect for community. It prepares the kids for the challanges they are going to face in future. It also helps in spreading awareness and prepares young generation both mentally and physically.

Such awareness is necessary but it has some disadvantages also. It may develope a sense of superiority for self and for own's community only. It is not a good condition. It creates feeling of hate for another communities and races. Feeling of lowness for another community may create anarchy in our society. People don't cooeprate with each other and they try to supress other communities whenever they get the chance to do so.

It may cause loss of harmony in society. Respect for each and every community is a must condition in today's world for smooth running of human race and maintaining peace around the globe.