The Color Of Our Children: Cultural Diversity in Italian Schools
Introducing “The Color of Our Children” – a research book that explores cultural diversity in Italian schools through a case study of the children of African immigrants in Veneto schools.
This book is the conclusion of a three-part research project that delves into the presence of Africans in northern Italy, spanning a period of 35-40 years.
The project, titled “The Journey – Africans in Verona,” was realized by the author between 2013 and 2018, and the findings have been compiled into two must-read books, (The Color of Our Children) and a previous book from the project (The Journey- Africans in Verona).
“The Color of Our Children” is a thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration of the challenges faced by immigrant children in Italian schools, and the discrimination they often encounter.
Through in-depth analysis and personal stories, this book shines a light on the struggles of these children and offers practical solutions to overcome discrimination and promote inclusivity in the Italian school system.
Chapter 3: The Psychological Effects Of Discriminating Against Minors
One might ask the question: “What are the psychological effects of discrimination?” Well, that is partly what this book is about when, for instance, you hit a person with a strong object, you will most likely leave a scar that people can see and sympathize with the person.
The same is true if a person is involved in an accident. But discrimination against a vulnerable person–a minor, in this case–is even worse because a child cannot fight back and has no physical injuries to show and gain sympathy for the pain.
Instead, the victim bears the burden inside and sometimes carries the internal scar through adulthood. It can be even worse than that because children have feelings, too, and their feelings are easily influenced by the incidents that happen to them.
When you discriminate against children, you hurt their feelings and stain their personalities with an indelible mark. It can be that serious. So, yes there can be a deep psychological effect for discriminating against minors.
