Racism and Discrimination

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.

By analyzing thousands of Reddit posts with large language models, scientists discovered that hate speech communities resemble psychiatric disorder forums—particularly those linked to Cluster B traits—far more than control communities, highlighting possible overlaps between online hostility and clinical patterns of...

Believing certain groups are more attracted to you may sway who you find attractive, according to new research. The study points to racialized perceptions of desirability as a factor in dating preferences among Asian and Black Americans.

Belief in anti-immigrant conspiracies may be fueled by financial hardship and a sense of societal breakdown, according to new research. Across six studies, economic stress predicted support for discriminatory policies and even violent actions against non-European immigrants.

Despite growing media focus on demographic anxiety and ethnonationalism, a new study finds most Americans envision a future United States that is more ethnically, racially, and religiously diverse. Very few support the idea of a homogenous national identity.

A new study analyzing two decades of election data finds that racial resentment and sexist attitudes among white Americans are consistently linked. The findings suggest these views stem from a shared worldview, not just recent political events or figures.

Hispanic adolescents reported later sleep timing, greater social jet lag, shorter weekday sleep, higher caffeine intake, and more evening screen time than peers. Screen use and stress, but not caffeine, were linked to delayed sleep and sleep misalignment.

Specifying a child’s race alters how adults perceive their awareness of race and racism, according to new research. Black children are viewed as less “color-evasive” and more racially aware at earlier ages than White children or generic “children.”

Despite widespread condemnation of the January 6th attack, many white Republicans remained loyal to Trump—especially those who perceived anti-white discrimination. A new study shows how racial status threat can protect political leaders from the consequences of norm violations.

Americans became less favorable toward Asians as COVID-19 spread and news coverage intensified, according to a new study. The drop was strongest among Trump supporters, highlighting how political rhetoric and fear shaped public opinion during the pandemic.

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 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.

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.