Racism in Toys & Children’s Games By Sarah Lundy, Kelsey Morris and Kara DeJesus. In the late 19 th century and the early 20 th century games and toys

Racism in Toys & Children’s Games

By Sarah Lundy, Kelsey Morris and Kara DeJesus.

In the late 19th century and the early 20th century games and toys reflected racial attitudes ranging from the caring to the uncompromisingly vicious.

“Always Did ‘Spise a Mule” “The Game of Sambo”

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Racism in Popular Games

Many of the popular children’s games of this time period revealed increasing hostility from whites towards blacks, giving the next generation justification to use the same ethics as their predecessors.

“Chutes and Ladders”

“The Game of Sambo”

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Racism in Popular Children’s Toys

In the late 19th century, toys had a subtle reference to the stereotypical African American, but as time passed, it became more and more obvious.

“Dapper Dan the Coon Jigger”

“Dark Town Battery”

Do you think these racist elements still exist in toys and games today?

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Racism in Toys & Children’s Games By Sarah Lundy, Kelsey Morris and Kara DeJesus. In the late 19 th century and the early 20 th century games and toys