Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

by Beverly Daniel Tatum

Description

Drawing on developmental psychology, lived experience, and contemporary research, this influential examination explores how racial identity takes shape and why racial grouping often emerges in schools and communities. It offers an accessible framework for understanding racism, prejudice, and the social forces that shape relationships across racial lines, while encouraging honest, constructive conversations about race. Through vivid examples and practical insight, the book guides parents, educators, and readers toward greater awareness and more meaningful action. This edition includes a discussion guide and a new epilogue reflecting on the continuing relevance of its central questions.

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paperback

Basic Books

Published Jan 1, 2003

294 pages

ISBN: 9780465083619

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Details

First Published

1997

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum.

Racism/Discrimination