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Let’s Hear it for the Girls!: A Study Exploring Adultification and Its Impact on Black Girls, Utilizing Black Children's Literary Tradition to Enhance Representation and Resilience.

Canty, Khamil
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The adultification of Black girls is defined as the perception that they are more mature and less innocent than their peers, and it is a pervasive issue that affects their lived experiences. Studies show that Black girls are often viewed as older than they are, which results in harsher treatment, reduced empathy, and the early imposition of adult responsibilities. This bias leads to significant social, emotional, and academic implications, including fewer opportunities in education. Black children's literary tradition can serve as a powerful vehicle to reshape perceptions, promote empathy, and foster equity. This study aims to examine the professional and lived experiences of Black women to create an educational tool-book that combats the adultification of Black girls.

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2025-12-15
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Black girlhood, Adultification, Anti-Black Girl Violence, Anti-Black Girl, Black Children's Literary Tradition, Black Feminism, Learning Spaces.
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Canty, Khamil. "Let’s Hear it for the Girls!: A Study Exploring Adultification and Its Impact on Black Girls, Utilizing Black Children's Literary Tradition to Enhance Representation and Resilience.." Master's thesis, Georgia State University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.57709/y3mw-ae34
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2025-12-15
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