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- Title
Biological conceptions of race and the motivation to cross racial boundaries.
- Authors
Williams, Melissa J; Eberhardt, Jennifer L
- Abstract
The present studies demonstrate that conceiving of racial group membership as biologically determined increases acceptance of racial inequities (Studies 1 and 2) and cools interest in interacting with racial outgroup members (Studies 3-5). These effects were generally independent of racial prejudice. It is argued that when race is cast as a biological marker of individuals, people perceive racial outgroup members as unrelated to the self and therefore unworthy of attention and affiliation. Biological conceptions of race therefore provide justification for a racially inequitable status quo and for the continued social marginalization of historically disadvantaged groups.
- Publication
Journal of personality and social psychology, 2008, Vol 94, Issue 6, p1033
- ISSN
0022-3514
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1037/0022-3514.94.6.1033