Doll test - The effects of racism on children (ENG)

The "doll test" is a psychological experiment designed in the 1940s in the USA to test the degree of marginalization felt by African American children caused by prejudice, discrimination and racial segregation. Given the considerable increase of the phenomenon of migration in Europe in recent years we decided to re-create the test with Italian children. In fact, thousands of migrants land each year on the Mediterranean coast in search of a better future, some to improve their economic conditions, others are political refugees, fleeing from war zones, discrimination and sometimes ethnic, religious or political persecution. 2015 was considered the year of the 'invasion' that threatened to wipe out social, economic and cultural balances in Europe. The increasingly close surveillance of borders and frontiers could determine, however, a risk to definitively annihilate any possibility of dialogue or integration. In every European country live many second, third and fourth generation migrants, who are now fully-fledged citizens of these nations, like these Italian children. Yet, for many, they remain 'different', 'foreigners', a dangerous definition that, in recent times, could be illegitimately paired with the phenomenon of terrorism. Without a serious political and social change in perspective, we risk dangerously distorting the perception we have of others, and the perception that others have of themselves.

Video by Luca Iavarone and Raffaello Durso

[Nako]

At the end of the day we all have red blood.

[dejajones]

The girl with the Afro looked so sad 😢

[Enfjscrolling]

I hope they hugged them and readsured tjem "neither is bad. Neither is ugly, or evil, or worse. YOU are beautiful. Please always embrace yourself."
Poor children, I didnt know they were socialized this way

[Library_of_Otaku]

"No one was born ugly, we just live on a judgemental society"

[akirahyman]

I was kind of happy when the brown boy said that the black doll was pretty not the white doll . I'm glad that he loves his skin color.

[joyshipanga]

the worst part for me was to see so many of them point to the black doll when asked which one was bad but they also pointed to that same black doll when asked which one looks like you....just to imagine what these children think of themselves due to the color of their skin is completely heartbreaking

[Roonifer]

Watching this brought me to tears. The way their demeanor shifts to visible shame, pain and sadness once they’re asked to identify the doll that looks like them, and identify the “bad” doll just shatters my heart. These sweet babies have internalized such horrible ideas about themselves, no child should ever feel like this about who they are, especially in regards to race. I can’t believe this kind of hate is still something that adults are projecting onto our children. We need to be better. We need to do better. They’re depending on us.

[wendykelly]

😢You can see sadness and uncomfortability in so many of these kids.

[queenmartha]

You could see the sadness in the children eyes who pointed at the black doll

[FRISHR]

Plot Twist

The dolls are paid actors

[TasniaMuntakim]

I was heart broken when i saw all the children pointed at the dark skinned doll when they asked which doll is ugly. This proves that this world is getting worse by the minute.

[TwilightLightOnLive]

Dear childs, if u read this comments now, just know, that you are beautiful! Your skin - its your skin, this is who u a and u a perfect! Shine while u can, this is your life and no one has a right to ruined it with some bad things from the past❤️

[RubenMakaya]

I know they're kids but damn, the last question (which one looks like you) really broke their soul.

[soosoo]

My heart shattered into bits and pieces with every fading smile of those kids.

[btsarmy]

I was literally crying... It broke my heart...💔
''No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin coulor or gender identity, just speak yourself'' -Kim Namjoon

[heidimagg]

Guys please do not write hate comments about those kids. They are kids!!! It's important to recognize that children are HIGHLY impressionable and can absorb biases from the environment around them. This doesn't imply that the kids are themselves bad or good; rather, it only underscores the significance of addressing the broader issue of society's influence on young minds (especially when it comes to topics such as racism)❤

[MissLilCuteTea]

It makes me sad every time the zoom into the kids guilty face..

[ladaenglish]

I think this test is absolutelly wrong. Categories "nice" or "pretty" are ok, they say about a child's prefers. But category "bad/good" is different. What I see is that a child sitting if front of two dolls has to choose one doll aswering each question. The children are ok when aswering about pretty, nice, white/black, because these categories don't include "bad/good". But look at them when they're asked "which one is bad?" They still think that they HAVE TO choose ONE! Why even ask? I mean... If we don't pose bad (or stupid) questions we won't get bad (or stupid) answers. Asking this they made the children think that black is bad and they are similar to this. What if those kids didn't even think that way? Maybe I'm wrong.... But I wouldn't put kids in such situation where they have to choose black or white.

[aquila_aurea]

1:52 This boy's skin color seems totally like the other doll, and not the one he pointed-

[comolaflor]

Which one is ugly?
Me:*Points at myself*
Edit:Wow didn't expect to get so many likes thank you so much ❤