Toward A Black PlayCrit in Educational Leadership: What School Leaders Need to Know About Black Boyhood Play

Childhood play is one of the hallmarks of early childhood education, yet most early childhood educators have stereotypical views of Black boyhood play. At the same time, few scholars have addressed teachers’ and school administrators’ stereotypes and biases of Black boys’ play styles and behaviors....

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Published in:Journal of school leadership 2023-05, Vol.33 (3), p.269-290
Main Authors: Bryan, Nathaniel, Davis, Darrel R., McMillian, Rachel, Jackson, Jarvais, Cooper, Robin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
At Risk Persons
At Risk Students
Child Behavior
Critical Race Theory
Discipline
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Teachers
Ethnic Stereotypes
Males
Misconceptions
Racism
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Summary:Childhood play is one of the hallmarks of early childhood education, yet most early childhood educators have stereotypical views of Black boyhood play. At the same time, few scholars have addressed teachers’ and school administrators’ stereotypes and biases of Black boys’ play styles and behaviors. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to highlight the ways in which school administrators reinforce the anti-Black misandric violence Black boys experience during play through disciplinary decision-making. We also explore how such reinforcement leads to Black boys’ entry into the preschool-to-prison pipeline. Ultimately, we aim to introduce Black PlayCrit to the field of educational leadership/adminstration in order to bring attention to anti-Black misandric violence against Black boys, and to celebrate the rich history and strength of Black boyhood play.
ISSN:1052-6846
2631-9659
DOI:10.1177/10526846221133999