Racism and Discrimination

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.

Non-Hispanic white Americans who endorse "replacement thinking" are significantly more likely to support political violence, according to new research.

A six-week mindful-gratitude practice via a mobile app reduced prejudice and weakened its link with collective narcissism.

In a field experiment on Twitter, researchers discovered that both liberal and conservative users were less likely to follow back Black accounts compared to White ones, challenging common assumptions about political differences in racial bias.

Higher levels of internalized racism were linked to an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans, especially among those who attended religious services more frequently, even after accounting for other mental health factors.

New research suggests that anti-Asian sentiment, driven in part by Donald Trump’s rhetoric and Fox News coverage, resulted in higher unemployment and wage losses for Asian workers in face-to-face jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A study found U.S. Congress members with slaveholder ancestors have an average net worth $3.9 million higher than their peers, even after accounting for factors like age, race, and education, highlighting slavery's lasting economic impact.

Individuals who avoid negative emotions are less likely to acknowledge systemic racism. This suggests emotional avoidance may hinder efforts to address racial injustice, highlighting the need for interventions that help people engage with discomfort.