Color Blind Racism in the USA and China: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This research proposal aims to conduct an in-depth comparative study examining attitudes toward color blind racism among high school students in the United States and China. Despite advancements in civil rights and social justice, covert and systemic forms of racism continue to persist, often exacerbated by the denial of systemic discrimination. Utilizing snowball sampling, an anonymous survey featuring Likert scale and open-ended questions will be administered to high school students in both countries. Statistical methods, including descriptive statistics and two-sample t-tests, will be employed to evaluate the differences in attitudes between the two nations. Thematic coding will be used to uncover nuanced perspectives and attitudes. The study aims to elucidate how sociocultural contexts and historical backgrounds shape generational views on racism. By focusing on high school students, the research taps into emerging opinions that will shape future societal norms. The findings have the potential to significantly inform educational initiatives aimed at combating racism by revealing where prejudices still remain. This research is particularly timely given the current global focus on racial equality and social justice. It expands the scope of existing literature by providing a cross-cultural perspective, thereby offering more comprehensive insights into the complexities of racism as experienced by the younger generation.