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Washington, Valora – New Directions for Child Development, 1988
Examines historical and contemporary linkages between Black children and social policy. Focuses on: contributions of Black children; the obscurity of Black children in social policy; cultural diversity and policy implementation; and prospects for the future. (RJC)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Child Development, Child Welfare, Cultural Differences
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Miller-Jones, Dalton – New Directions for Child Development, 1988
Argues that psychological constructs prevalent during the 1950s and early 1960s encountered serious challenges when they were applied to African-American children. Specifies the way in which these challenges influenced the direction of developmental theory and research. (RJC)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Developmental Psychology
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Slaughter, Diana T. – New Directions for Child Development, 1988
Discusses the role of the psychologist concerned with individual education and development in helping to redefine or identify effective environments of Black children. Focuses on developmental psychology and the public interest, and educational intervention and schooling. (RJC)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black Youth, Child Development, Developmental Psychology