Racism and Discrimination

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.

New research reveals that Americans dramatically underestimate the support for diversity among their fellow Americans, a misperception that may be fueling silence and inaction.

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.

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

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

Recent research examines the impact of diversity messaging on hiring decisions. Findings indicate that pro-diversity cues can elicit politically motivated bias, leading to increased pro-White hiring among conservatives.

Why do some embrace diversity initiatives while others push back against them? A new study suggests the answer lies in their underlying beliefs about how these programs work, identifying two distinct mindsets.

Research found that diversity initiatives led White Americans to perceive their racial group as less respected and valued, increasing perceptions of anti-White bias—even when objective evidence showed Whites were advantaged—suggesting diversity programs may unintentionally fuel resistance and racial grievance.

A recent study found opposition to transgender athletes' inclusion in sports was more common among those with weaker interest in supporting, promoting, and watching female athletes.

A new study has found that areas with higher pathogen stress showed increased anti-Black bias, reflected in Google searches for racial slurs, but disease avoidance motivations only partly explained this link.

Diversity training programs vary widely in effectiveness. Successful programs emphasize skills training, role-playing, and broader organizational efforts, while short, one-off, or narrowly focused initiatives often fail, sometimes creating resistance or backlash instead of fostering inclusion.

The MIND diet slows cognitive decline in older adults, with Black participants requiring stricter adherence for benefits. Racial and gender differences suggest broader social, lifestyle, and biological factors influence the diet's effectiveness.

Sexual and gender minorities face significantly higher rates of social risk factors like isolation, stress, and economic hardship. These disparities highlight the need for policies addressing systemic inequities to improve health and socioeconomic well-being.