Stereotypes Hurt Black-Teen Programs
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New research shows that people might not be inclined to give to organizations that help African-American youths past elementary school age. According to the study, the stereotypes thrust upon black teens may be working overtime to turn off potential donors to the very projects designed to support these young people.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School found that those negative associations attached to black students (lazy, unreliable, dumb and irresponsible, to name a few) kicked in with more force as the students got older, and charitable support for them decreased at the same time.
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