White Americans do not feel threatened by demographic change, new study finds
A new study casts doubt on the idea that White Americans respond negatively to news about becoming a demographic minority, finding little evidence that such messages influence political views, racial attitudes, or feelings of threat across ideological lines.
New research sheds light on growing support for Black candidates among white Democrats
New research shows that white Democrats are increasingly choosing Black candidates over white ones in hypothetical elections. The change reflects a broader shift in racial attitudes, especially among those concerned about discrimination and opposed to Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
Here’s what the data says about who actually benefits from DEI
What’s the actual impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion? A sociologist unpacks decades of research showing how DEI programs affect businesses, education, and the broader economy—highlighting who benefits, who doesn’t, and what the data really says.
Study finds Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration—but reality is more complex
Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.
Friendships across gender and race linked to greater kindness in children, study finds
New research suggests that diverse childhood friendships—especially those across gender—can encourage kindness not just within friendships, but toward peers from other social groups.
Political conservatism increasingly linked to generalized prejudice in the United States
Racism, sexism, and other biases are growing more closely linked, especially among politically conservative Americans, according to a new study.
Lack of racial knowledge predicts opposition to critical race theory, new research finds
Learning accurate facts about race increases support for critical race theory—and it doesn’t make people hate their country, according to new research.
Large-scale analysis confirms Black students disproportionately punished in schools
Despite policy changes, racial disparities in school discipline persist. A new study confirms Black students are still disproportionately punished across various measures and school contexts.
Psilocybin’s impact on mental wellbeing varies by race, study finds
Does psilocybin affect everyone the same way? New research suggests that race and ethnicity may play a role in the long-term benefits of this psychedelic substance.
Easy way to fight prejudice? Teach this simple fact, study suggests
When people watched a video highlighting the fact that all humans share 99.9% of their genes, their feelings towards individuals from different countries significantly improved.
Neutral information about Jews triggers conspiracy thinking in Trump voters, study finds
New research shows a clear partisan split: when Biden supporters encountered conspiracies, they tended to view Jewish people as having too much power, whereas Trump supporters exposed to neutral information about Jewish history became more prone to endorsing conspiracies.
Study: Americans vastly underestimate public support for diversity and inclusion
New research reveals that Americans dramatically underestimate the support for diversity among their fellow Americans, a misperception that may be fueling silence and inaction.
Study shows growing link between racial attitudes and anti-democratic beliefs among White Americans
A new study reveals anti-democratic beliefs among white Americans are strongly linked to racial resentment and perceived white status threat. This connection has grown stronger over the last decade.
Color-blind racial ideology linked to different romantic preferences for White and Black young adults
A study suggests racial beliefs subtly influence romance: White young adults with color-blind views favor same-race partners, whereas Black peers show diminished same-race preference
New psychology research links psychopathy and narcissism to antisemitism
A new study reveals a link between "dark" personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy, and antisemitic beliefs. Researchers suggest these ideologies may serve as a vehicle for satisfying selfish needs
