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Multicultural and Colorblind Ideology, Stereotypes, and Ethnocentrism among Black and White Americans

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: We examined Blacks' and Whites' perceptions of group variability and positivity as well as their beliefs about the extent to which multiculturalism and colorblindness would improve intergroup relations. In two studies, responses to questionnaires indicated that the tendency to endorse multiculturalism more than colorblindness was greater among Blacks than Whites; Blacks consistently endorsed multiculturalism more than colorblindness and Whites endorsed colorblindness more than did Blacks. Both studies also revealed evidence of out-group homogeneity and ethnocentrism. Stronger endorsement of multiculturalism relative to colorblindness predicted stronger stereotypes among Blacks, whereas stronger endorsement of colorblindness relative to multiculturalism predicted stronger stereotypes among Whites. In Study 2, stronger endorsement of multiculturalism relative to colorblindness predicted less ethnocentrism; this relationship did not depend on ethnicity.

Source: Group Processes & Intergroup Relations

DOI: 10.1177/1368430207084105

Authors: Carey S. Ryan, Jennifer S. Hunt, Joshua A. Weible, Charles R. Peterson, Juan F. Casas

Institutions: University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Buffalo State University

Language: English

Topic: Social and Intergroup Psychology

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health