Social Psychology's 'Racism.'
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| Title: | Social Psychology's 'Racism.' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Roth, Byron M. |
| Source: | Public Interest. Win 1990 (98):26-36. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Intended Audience: | Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - General |
| Descriptors: | Affirmative Action, Lower Class, Majority Attitudes, Racial Attitudes, Racial Bias, Social Psychology, Social Status, Social Theories |
| Abstract: | Examines the following theories proposed by social psychologists to explain popular resistance to affirmative action strategies: (1) the naivete explanation; (2) the symbolic racism theory; and (3) the "realistic" group-conflict theory. Argues that social psychology ignores the public's perception of Blacks as members of a social underclass. (FMW) |
| Notes: | Special section with title, "Social Science and Black/White." |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUN1990 |
| Entry Date: | 1990 |
| Accession Number: | EJ403353 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Examines the following theories proposed by social psychologists to explain popular resistance to affirmative action strategies: (1) the naivete explanation; (2) the symbolic racism theory; and (3) the "realistic" group-conflict theory. Argues that social psychology ignores the public's perception of Blacks as members of a social underclass. (FMW) |
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