Racism and Discrimination

People judge race and gender bias more harshly than attractiveness bias, but not because they approve of "lookism." A new study reveals we simply fail to notice attractiveness bias, whereas other prejudices are easily spotted.

A new review suggests that children’s awareness of wealth and power disparities drives racial bias. Kids as young as three associate high status with positive traits, often favoring White individuals.

A new study finds that when diversity pledges are perceived as common practice, marginalized groups often view them as insincere. This skepticism can lead to lower anticipated belonging among potential employees.

A new study published in Applied Psychology reveals that believing in free will is associated with less favorable attitudes toward gay men. This bias appears to stem from the perception that sexual orientation is controllable.

Getting angry at viral videos of individual racism feels like taking a stand. However, new research suggests that for some White Americans, this outrage might actually decrease the motivation to work toward systemic racial equality.

Researchers analyzing millions of texts found evidence of "intersectional invisibility," showing Black women and Asian men are mentioned less frequently than their counterparts.

While citizenship has a legal definition, our psychological sense of who is “truly” American is often shaped by race and language. Research shows these biases are formed in childhood and can lead to real-world discrimination and exclusion.

While viral videos of police brutality increase anxiety, a new study finds that connection to the Black Lives Matter movement shields Black young adults against these negative mental health effects.

New research explores how emotional connections to a nation’s past or future are associated with political preferences and social attitudes, suggesting that national nostalgia relates to more prejudice, while national prostalgia tends to align with more inclusive views.

When White people are reminded of stereotypes about their rhythm, their performance suffers, a new study finds. Published in The Journal of Social Psychology, the research sheds light on how stereotypes may shape behavior beyond traditionally studied groups.

Should anti-racist messages focus on personal shame or compassion for others? A new study provides a clear answer, finding that communications emphasizing empathy for victims of racism were significantly more effective than those highlighting one's own potential biases or shortcomings.

Ten years of nationwide data from New Zealand reveal most White men report low and stable perceptions of discrimination. But two smaller groups feel disadvantaged or increasingly marginalized, linking these views to well-being and political attitudes over time.

New research shows that Black Americans who feel personally affected by what happens to others of the same race or skin tone tend to report greater psychological distress, suggesting that identity-based vulnerability is linked to mental health outcomes.

People in interracial relationships reported higher levels of general, cognitive, and emotional jealousy than same-race couples, but these feelings didn’t lead to more controlling behaviors. A strong sense of togetherness buffered jealousy’s impact on satisfaction.

A comprehensive survey of U.S. adults finds that strong agreement with racist, sexist, or xenophobic views is closely tied to support for political violence, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.