Erin Pahlke Ph.D.

About

Erin Pahlke, Ph.D., researches children’s and adolescents’ understanding of discrimination, stereotyping, and experiences with racial and gender socialization. She is an associate professor of psychology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.

Recent Posts

Gender Equality in Politics

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. That's a good time to reflect on children's beliefs about gender equality in politics.

The Dangers of Colorblind Socialization

Most White parents practice colorblind socialization. Why is that a problem?

Why Has a Woman Never Been President of the U.S.?

Only 25 percent of children in a recent study attributed the lack of a female U.S. president to discrimination. Is that a good thing?