Antiracism, Identity Development and Mentoring Resources
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This article, from Evidenced Based Mentoring, draws from research to provide step by step guidelines on how mentors and mentoring programs can support mentees' racial/ethnic identity development. Click the link above for full details, advice, and links to further research.
From the article:
View mentees’ race/ethnicity as an asset rather than a deficit
Leadership and staff should include members of mentees’ ethnic/racial group
Program curricula should be culturally relevant
Promote the racial/ethnic socialization of mentees
Train mentors and staff on how to listen and talk about racially sensitive issues that youth may experience in their lives.
Encourage youth of color to reflect on their experiences
Support the sociopolitical development of youth of color
How mentors can support ethnic/racial identity in mentees:
Show interest and help mentees learn about their ethnic/racial group
Engage in activities with mentees that are associated with and/or support their ethnic/racial group
Help mentees to identify positive role models who share their similar ethnic/racial identity.
Discuss your own ethnic/racial identity with mentees
Support the sociopolitical development of mentees
Advocate and be an ally on social issues affecting mentees’ ethnic/racial community.
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