Racism and Discrimination

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.

Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.

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.

Racism, sexism, and other biases are growing more closely linked, especially among politically conservative Americans, according to a new study.

Learning accurate facts about race increases support for critical race theory—and it doesn’t make people hate their country, according to new research.

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.

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.

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.