Clark Doll Experiment

The Clark Doll Experiment, conducted in the 1940s, studied how Black children perceived racial identity. Children were shown Black and White dolls and asked which ones they preferred or identified with. Many Black children favored the White dolls and associated positive qualities with them, highlighting internalized racism and feelings of inferiority caused by societal discrimination. The experiment demonstrated how racial bias and societal attitudes can influence self-perception and self-esteem among children, emphasizing the importance of challenging racial stereotypes and promoting positive representations of all races.