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ERIC Number: EJ747866
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2891
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The Development of Stereotypes about the Rich and Poor: Age, Race, and Family Income Differences in Beliefs
Woods, Taniesha A.; Kurtz-Costes, Beth; Rowley, Stephanie J.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v34 n5 p437-445 Oct 2005
African American and European American 4th, 6th, and 8th graders rated the competence of rich and poor children in academics (i.e., math, science, reading, writing, school grades, smartness), sports, and music. In contrast to middle school students, 4th graders favored the rich in all 3 domains. Youth of both races reported that the rich were more competent in academics than the poor; these beliefs were especially pronounced among Black youth. White, older, and more affluent students favored the poor in sports, whereas their counterparts either favored the rich or were egalitarian. No interactions were found between grade and race or grade and family income. The implications of these beliefs for policy and identity development theory are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Grade 6; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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