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Issues of status and power in interracial problems and solutions.

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Abstract

Social science literature presents compelling evidence that many of disparities stem from lingering prejudice in society against racial and ethnic minorities and perpetuated systems that benefit higher status Whites to the detriment of minorities. This chapter investigates these intergroup dynamics and their impact on society, with a focus on a minority perspective. This complex topic covers psychological, interpersonal, and group-based processes and outcomes. Although these issues could fill a book, this chapter provides an overview of the topic, drawing from varied research in social psychology and relevant findings from other disciplines as applicable. Although the majority of the research described here was conducted in the United States, these finding are not exclusive to the American experience and are supplemented by international research for broader applicability. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSocial issues in living color
Subtitle of host publicationChallenges and solutions from the perspective of ethnic minority psychology: Overview and interpersonal issues., Vol. 1.
EditorsArthur W. Blume
Place of PublicationSanta Barbara, CA
PublisherPraeger/ABC-CLIO
Pages231-260
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781440846717, 9781440833366, 9781440833373
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

  • Cross Cultural Differences
  • Minority Groups
  • Social Psychology
  • Society
  • Interpersonal Control
  • Prejudice
  • Socioeconomic Status

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