Innocence in Children

Children, as we are aware, are individuals who are distinguished with characteristics such as innocence and the undeniable need for protection. The primary research presents an exciting finding that innocence in children is not handed equally across different races, specifically from the age of ten years old. It is baffling yet true that black children are viewed as less essentialized as compared to their white counterparts. It is entirely wrong to see these children as people who possess little or no human characteristics, and as such cannot be considered as fully human (Goff et al., 2014).

The analysis on the second source coherently explains what the research paper is all about, illustrating each of the studies conducted during the research. From its title itself, one gets the idea of what the research topic is about, and this gives an easier understanding compared to reading the primary research paper (2014). The analysis of the article offers a deeper comprehension on the subject mainly because it presents the same information of the study, but only in summary, highlighting all the critical factors tackled in the main paper.

Bias is everywhere, and it is sometimes unconscious to us. One can watch out for bias at a workplace, school, or even neighborhood. For instance, during hiring, it is often common for bias to affect the judgment of the interviewers without them knowing. The preference could be based on gender, race, and ethnicity, or merely the first impression of a person. Every individual at work deserves an equal chance, and it is necessary to have diversity at a workplace. Therefore, to achieve this diversity, one must recruit without bias, instead of dismissing or discriminating against people because of their background.

References

“Black Boys Viewed as Older, Less Innocent Than Whites, Research Finds.” (2014). American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/03/black-boys-older.aspx

Goff, P., A. et al. (2014). The Essence of Innocence: Consequences of Dehumanizing Black Children. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 106, No. 4, 526-545. Doi: 10.1037/a0035663