Racism and Discrimination

Do voters judge political candidates differently based on race? A decade-spanning meta-analysis reveals surprising findings, challenging common assumptions about racial bias in elections.

A study found that while residential segregation remained stable from 1991 to 2020, school segregation increased, correlating with higher racial health disparities and slower progress in reducing these disparities.

A study analyzing 223,587 news stories from 2011-2019 found that scientists with East Asian and African names were mentioned 15% less often than those with Anglo names in U.S. science media.

A recent study shows most Black Americans support maintaining or increasing police presence and funding, unaffected by crime trends or reform information but influenced by their feelings towards police and perceptions of procedural fairness.

Research from Purdue University found that confronting workplace bias reinforces anti-prejudice norms, restores normative disapproval to baseline levels, and enhances feelings of identity safety among observers.

New research reveals that White evaluators perceive Black applicants as more committed to diversity and egalitarian goals, despite viewing nearly identical personal diversity statements.

A recent UK study found a strong correlation between conspiracy beliefs and antisemitism. Beliefs about personal well-being and government malfeasance were notably linked to antisemitic attitudes towards Jews and the State of Israel, respectively, with global conspiracies correlating with generalized...

A study found that children's willingness to interact with peers from rival ethnic groups is negatively influenced by their parents' strong perceptions of their own group's victimhood, particularly among minority groups.

Recent research found that bystanders intervene in sexual harassment cases similarly regardless of the victim's race, challenging expectations that race influences intervention speed. In one study, men were slightly quicker to intervene for Black women, but overall, race did not...

New research finds biracial individuals are perceived more positively than monoracial ones in both the U.S. and China, across traits like attractiveness and trustworthiness, suggesting historical and genetic factors might influence positive social cues.

Children in ethnically diverse classrooms and those with cross-ethnic friendships show an enhanced ability to tune into others' minds, highlighting the significant role of social diversity in children's understanding of others' perspectives and feelings.

A study reveals adults perceive Black children as less sensitive to pain than White children. This perception is mediated by beliefs about life hardships, potentially leading to disparities in pain management for young Black children.

A study found that while all Americans view disruptive protests negatively, white people feel stronger about it. Yet, paradoxically, such tactics boost white people's views of BLM's effectiveness. Black Americans' support for BLM remains unchanged by protest tactics.

A recent study found that white and conservative individuals tend to react negatively to DEI statements in job applications, with these reactions linked to underlying anti-Black attitudes. The research highlights the importance of understanding biases in implementing DEI initiatives.

Researchers have found rising suicide rates among Black women in the U.S. from 1999-2020, particularly in those aged 15-24. Analysis shows age, period, and regional effects, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions and addressing structural racism.