The immediate environment of the family is one that has crucial influence of the development of a child, because it can either facilitate or impede the process. ... In Essie Mae case, the socioemotional effects of racial issues that existed in the immediate setting of her neighborhood had an influence on the relationship between her and her peer group. ... In chapter 3 of Coming of Age, she deals with a series of incidences that come about as a result of her interaction between two white kids. ... Through her experiences with the white kids prior to and after the "cinema incident", we can see ...

• Word Count: 2352
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The friendship that they had deeply influenced the writing of this book, Paul felt at ease with Lloyd and wasn't afraid to open up and share past experiences of his life. ... Paul befriended many kids and teachers at his grammar school, often winning the hearts of those who had previously not taken a liking to him when they had first met. ... Being such a big kid among his classmates he was often faster and stronger than other boys his age and at thirteen was even on the towns high school baseball team. ...

• Word Count: 1652
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In vexation, Roberta seethes, "You're the same little state kid who kicked a poor black lady when she was down on the ground. ... The influence of society has allowed the empathy towards individuals to intertwine social stereotypes and racial prejudices....

• Word Count: 1383
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Neo-Racism When I walk around my campus, specifically when I wonder around the HUB (a common area for us college kids to eat, relax, study), it is hard for me to not notice the color line separating my peers. ...

• Word Count: 2862
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate