The Effects of Intra-Group Differences on Race-Related Conversations Between Black and White Parents and their Children
Open AccessRacial socialization conversations are the way that children learn about their race, what it means to them, and how to perceive the world outside of their home based on their race. Racial socialization looks incredibly different between Black and White families, as White families historically do not participate in racial socialization in the same way or at the same frequency as Black families, who generally participate it in more. Historically in racial socialization research, Black and White families are treated as monolithic groups, without further examination into potential intra-group differences. The current study aimed to examine intra-group differences within Black and White families and their conversations about race, at two different time periods (pre-George Floyd’s murder vs. post-George Floyd’s murder), to provide more details into when and how these conversations are occurring. Data was collected through the Parent Race Talk Survey that was collected at two time points during 2020. Binary logistic and OLS regression models via SPSS were used to examine important predictors for these conversations. Significant intra-group differences were found, providing more detail on what may be influencing these conversations and the frequency of them. Findings from this study can help better guide future efforts in increasing the frequency and substantive depth of these conversations.
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