Racism and Discrimination

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.

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.