Research suggests that individual expressions of prejudice depend highly on perceived social norms. Trump has surely changed the perceived norm.
Charlottesville shows that white supremacists are emboldened. We shouldn’t be surprised.
Psychological scientists describe research on the enduring and often hidden presence of racism at both the interpersonal and societal levels in the June issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science.
Simple reminders of the growing diversity of the country and the political power of minorities can influence biases.
Waiting for the grand jury: The Ferguson case laid out
Professor of Psychology Scott Plous is a social psychologist whose research focuses on prejudice and discrimination, decision-making, and ethical issues rel
I can only remember having two non-white teachers during my time in school. From my early years at underfunded public schools comprised mostly of black and Latino students to my later years at private schools with largely white populations, my…
Due to a lack of data, the demographic and psychological factors associated with lethal force by police officers have remained insufficiently explored. We devel...
Most Americans think of prejudice as animosity toward people in other groups. But two psychologists argue that unconscious bias — often in the form of giving some people special treatment — is the way prejudice largely works in America today.
Our journalist Ella Rhodes speaks to Professor Steve Reicher and Dr Clifford Stott.
But that doesn't mean all is lost in Ferguson.
It’s like Lincoln’s cabinet, but with racists.
“Diversity trainings are filled with good intentions and poor evidence.”
Few people openly admit to holding racist beliefs but many psychologists claim most of us are nonetheless unintentionally racist. Are we?
Sesame Workshop Elevates Voices of Children Ages 6-11 and Their Parents with New Study (New York, NY– June 7, 2021) – According to the Coming Together:
Psychological researchers are examining the complexities of racism and xenophobia at both the interpersonal and societal levels.
To predict what sort of impact the global protests will have, examining natural bias and equality is key. Find out what the science community has to say.
Report calls for revamp of emergency manager law; training to help state officials recognize unconscious biases
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A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they're being sent home for the day.
The study of people’s reactions to shifts in national demographics illuminates the broad psychological, social, and political implications of growing diversity across the world, says social psychologist Jennifer Richeson.
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Most transgender Americans say they are discriminated against, but not everyone agrees on where it's coming from according to a new NPR poll.
Social psychology research tells us that everyone thinks they're not prejudiced, and everyone is wrong.
Insights from a sociologist and a cognitive scientist.
How taking steps to create more equal social environments can change our minds.
Implicit bias isn't the best way to create a more diverse workforce, but there are others ways to tackle prejudice
In a meta-analysis of published research, psychologists tease out how changes in implicit bias do -- and do not -- appear to lead to changes in behavior. And why that might be.
The decision to not charge a police officer in the death of Eric Garner shows the limits of everyone's favorite check on police power.
Many are prejudiced but hope to escape the label of “racist” or “sexist.” And the theory of implicit bias has handed them an excuse.
Personal contact increases psychological investment in equality by making people more empathetic, increasing personal relevance, and humanizing those in other ethnic groups.
Where do stereotypes come from? Why do some perceptions persist, and is there any truth or value to the assumptions we make? In this hour, TED speakers examine the consequences of stereotypes.
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Conversations about race and education have been dominated by White voices. Here's what some Black parents have to say.
