Social Psychology's 'Racism.'

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Title: Social Psychology's 'Racism.'
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)