Exploring the Racial Empathy Gap

This chapter investigates the racial empathy gap, revealing how individuals often show differing levels of empathy depending on the race of the person in pain. It critiques the methodologies of empathy research, particularly self-reported measures and the oversimplified conclusions drawn in media. The discussion also examines the systemic impacts of empathy and bias in the medical and criminal justice systems, using real-world examples to illustrate these complex dynamics.