Abstract

This paper examines the utility of youth participatory action research (YPAR) and critical media literacy as strategies to promote the sociopolitical development (SPD) of Black youth. We use the case example of Our Voices, an afterschool program implemented with Black high school students in which participants analyzed the representation of Black characters in television and developed action to resist historical stereotypes. We situate Our Voices in SPD theory to demonstrate how approaches from YPAR and critical media literacy can be used to promote Black youth’s analysis of racial issues, agency in making social change, and sociopolitical action. We also highlight the utility of YPAR and critical media literacy programs as opportunity structures for youth to receive resources and mentorship as they engage as advocates in their community. We conclude with lessons learned from the implementation of Our Voices and with recommendations for research and practice with Black youth.

摘要

本文研究了青年参与行动研究 (YPAR) 和批判性媒体素养作为促进黑人青年社会政治发展 (SPD) 策略的效用。我们以我们的声音为例，这是一个由黑人高中生实施的课后计划，参与者分析了电视中黑人角色的表现，并制定了抵制历史刻板印象的行动。我们将我们的声音置于 SPD 理论中，以展示如何使用 YPAR 和批判性媒体素养的方法来促进黑人青年对种族问题的分析、推动社会变革和社会政治行动。我们还强调了 YPAR 和关键媒体素养计划的效用，作为青年在他们作为社区倡导者参与时获得资源和指导的机会结构。