Black Child and Adolescent Dev

Catalog description

Surveys Black child and adolescent development with a focus on theoretical aspects of psychological development within African Diasporic contexts. Explores how the concept of self contextually is connected to Black psychological development and how Black culture has been instrumental in shaping the lives of Black children and adolescents. Also examines how the intersectionality of race, gender, social class, and sexuality relate to Black child and adolescent development. Topics include Caribbean (English-, Spanish-, and French-speaking) youth and education, legal issues and the criminalization of Black youth. Open only to juniors and seniors currently matriculated in HDEV.