Voter Ideology is More Important than Race or Gender of Candidates
Razi Berry Voters who express prejudice against minorities and women are still more likely to support candidates who most closely align with their ideologies, regardless of the race or sex of such candidates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Voter Ideology More Important than Race or Gender of Candidates “There is some […]
First study to show how anger bias based on race may extend to teachers and children
Razi Berry Prospective teachers appear more likely to misinterpret Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Teachers Misperceive Black Children as Angry While previous research has documented this effect in adults, this is the first study to […]
Toxic Effects of Racism are Not Only Psychological
Razi Berry A team of USC and UCLA scientists found that racist experiences appear to increase inflammation in African American individuals, raising their risk of chronic illness, according to the study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology on April 18. A new study indicates that racism is toxic to humans We know discrimination is linked to […]