Will the "Obama effect" help close the racial-performance gap?
by
Sara Ring
Yes. Obama is changing the way people perceive race in the United States, and he will have a tremendous impact on how black students assess their race and their chances for success.
Maybe. Though Obama may serve as a positive role model for black students, he can do only so much to counter the stereotype threat.
No. As "Obamamania" inevitably decreases, so, too, will the impact of his election on the self-esteem of black students.
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This article originally published on 2/17/2009
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