Opinion Science #90: How Prejudice Works with Jack Dovidio
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Jan 29, 2024 Jack Dovidio, an Emeritus professor at Yale University, specializes in the psychology of prejudice. He discusses the origins of prejudice and how aversive racism manifests in everyday life, revealing a gap between personal beliefs and implicit biases. Dovidio also examines racial bias in healthcare, emphasizing its impact on Black patients' trust and access to care. Through his insights, he highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics to address and reduce racial inequalities effectively.
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Changing Racial Attitudes
- In 1958, only 4% of Americans approved of interracial marriage, while in 2021, 94% approved.
- Economists demonstrated bias by selling identical baseball cards on eBay, held by either a Black or white hand.
From Helping to Bias
- Jack Dovidio's interest in racial attitudes stemmed from his research on helping behavior, focusing on how shared stress can foster closeness.
- This evolved into studying how group identification impacts helping behavior, including bystander intervention in emergencies.
Aversive Racism Defined
- Aversive racism describes the disconnect between expressed non-prejudice and discriminatory actions, especially subtle ones.
- This bias perpetuates inequality, even among well-intentioned individuals who genuinely believe they aren't prejudiced.
