This thesis explores the perception of skin color within the Italian school context, aiming to analyze how prejudice, stereotypes, and social dynamics influence educational relationships and processes of inclusion. After addressing the concepts of "race" as a social construct, colorism, culture, and identity, the work examines the school as a space of intercultural encounter and the teacher’s role as a “frontier educator” (proposed by C. Desinan), promoting an open, dynamic, and plural learning environment (E. Hakuzwimana, 2024). The empirical section consists of a Scoping Review of the scientific literature published between 2019 and 2025, aimed at mapping studies and educational practices concerning representations, experiences, and perceptions of skin color. The results, organized into four macro-areas—children’s representations, identity and belonging, educational practices, and teacher training—outline the current state of research and highlight the persistence of colorism, as well as the need for an anti-racist and critically aware teacher education. The conclusions identify new directions for research and advocate for an intercultural pedagogy grounded in care, dialogue, and mutual recognition, as a foundation for building an equitable, inclusive school capable of valuing diversity as both an educational and human resource.
La tesi esplora il tema della percezione del colore della pelle nel contesto scolastico italiano, con l’obiettivo di analizzare come pregiudizi, stereotipi e dinamiche sociali influenzino le relazioni educative e i processi di inclusione. Dopo aver approfondito i concetti di "razza" come costrutto sociale, colorismo, cultura e identità, il lavoro indaga il ruolo della scuola come spazio di incontro interculturale e dell’insegnante come “educatore di frontiera” (proposto da C. Desinan), promotore di una scuola plurale (E. Hakuzwimana, 2024), dinamica e aperta al dialogo. La parte empirica si articola in una Scoping Review della letteratura scientifica pubblicata tra il 2019 e il 2025, finalizzata a mappare studi e pratiche educative riguardanti rappresentazioni, vissuti e percezioni del colore della pelle. I risultati, organizzati in quattro macro-aree – rappresentazioni infantili, identità e appartenenza, pratiche educative e formazione docente – delineano lo stato attuale della ricerca e mettono in luce la persistenza di forme di colorismo e la necessità di una formazione antirazzista e consapevole. Le conclusioni propongono nuove piste di approfondimento e promuovono una pedagogia interculturale fondata sulla cura, la relazione e il riconoscimento reciproco, quale base per costruire una scuola equa, inclusiva e capace di valorizzare la diversità come risorsa educativa e umana.
La percezione del colore della pelle nel contesto scolastico italiano: una scoping review.
BERTOLIN, IRENE
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the perception of skin color within the Italian school context, aiming to analyze how prejudice, stereotypes, and social dynamics influence educational relationships and processes of inclusion. After addressing the concepts of "race" as a social construct, colorism, culture, and identity, the work examines the school as a space of intercultural encounter and the teacher’s role as a “frontier educator” (proposed by C. Desinan), promoting an open, dynamic, and plural learning environment (E. Hakuzwimana, 2024). The empirical section consists of a Scoping Review of the scientific literature published between 2019 and 2025, aimed at mapping studies and educational practices concerning representations, experiences, and perceptions of skin color. The results, organized into four macro-areas—children’s representations, identity and belonging, educational practices, and teacher training—outline the current state of research and highlight the persistence of colorism, as well as the need for an anti-racist and critically aware teacher education. The conclusions identify new directions for research and advocate for an intercultural pedagogy grounded in care, dialogue, and mutual recognition, as a foundation for building an equitable, inclusive school capable of valuing diversity as both an educational and human resource.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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