Clark's and Clark's (1941) study on racial identification and preference in children was partially replicated and included a white group of children. Black and white children ranging in age from three to seven were asked to answer questions pertaining to a black doll and a white doll placed in front of them. The questions dealt with their racial identification and preference. It was found that white and Black children held a positive image of themselves and of their race. This was especially true for those Black children who own black dolls.
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