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Week 1- Discussion 3

Week 1- Discussion 3

Q Discussion: Clark and Clark Study • From what you heard about the Clark and Clark study o What arguments could segregationists reasonably give to argue that the results were not important or valid? Make such an argument, and place it in italics so it is easily distinguished from the rest of your answer. o What arguments could the NAACP lawyers give to argue that the results of the study are important? o Explain each of these in some detail, please. The initial post must be between 250-300 words in length and is due by 11:59PM EST on Saturday. At least two replies to other students are due by Sunday at 11:59PM EST. Responding to at least two other students is a requirement; posts must be submitted on time and each peer reply per question must be between 150-200 words in length.

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The famous Clark and Clark study was based on the effects of segregation. Kenneth and Mamie Clark were husband and wife who conducted the famous “Doll Test”. They used four dolls, exactly the same except for the colour, and asked African-American children, aged from three to seven, to choose their preferred one. Most f the children chose the white doll. Consequently, Clark concluded that inferiority is invoked in coloured children through prejudice, self-esteem, and segregation. Segregationists could possibly argue on the results of Clark and Clark study that the constitution of America does not need black and white children to be together, for example, at schools.