Articles tagged with Racial Discrimination
A new study by the University of Michigan found no evidence of racial bias in the firing of NBA coaches. The research showed that African-American coaches were fired at the same rate as their white counterparts, and that technical efficiency had no difference between the two groups.
A national study of Asian adults found that strong ties to ethnicity can both protect against and worsen the negative effects of racism. For those born in the US, a strong ethnic identity in their 40s can counteract discrimination's impact, while those above 50 may experience increased distress due to stress management.
A Yale study reveals weight bias is as common as racial discrimination, with women experiencing twice the risk of men, and affecting workplace and interpersonal interactions. The study documents self-reported weight discrimination and compares it to experiences of racial and gender-based discrimination among adults.
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that teaching white children about historical racism significantly improved their positive attitudes toward African Americans. In contrast, African-American children who learned about racism did not experience changes in their racial attitudes.
A comparative study of Black Caribbeans living in America found better health, higher incomes, and less discrimination than both black Americans and English Caribbeans. The research attributed these differences to economic inequalities and migration patterns.
Research reveals that subtle racism is more damaging than overt hostility, impairing cognitive capacity and mental effort. Black volunteers who witnessed unfair but ambiguous hiring decisions performed worse on the Stroop test, indicating they were using all their mental resources to make sense of the unfairness.
Researchers found African Americans experiencing racial discrimination more likely to report current tobacco use, recent alcohol consumption, and lifetime use of marijuana and cocaine. This association was also seen in Whites, suggesting that substance use may be an unhealthy coping response to perceived unfair treatment.
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged psychologists to study the impact of social injustice and advocate for social change. Today, research supports King's hypothesis, linking racism to negative health outcomes and reduced psychological wellness. Psychologists acknowledge progress in cultural awareness but emphasize the need for fu...
A study by University of Illinois Chicago researchers found that low birth weights among African-American women are more closely related to racism, stress, and socioeconomic factors than genetics. The report highlights the impact of institutional and interpersonal discrimination on infant health outcomes.
A University of Alberta study finds Chinese and White immigrants have the highest adjusted homeownership rates, while Black immigrants face the lowest rates. The study suggests that differences in homeownership patterns are largely due to factors such as wealth, social networks, and knowledge of the real estate market.
Research shows that children as young as 9-10 years old consider a character's race when deciding what is fair. The study found that fourth graders gave greater shares to white needy characters than black needy characters, while black productive characters received greater shares than white productive characters.
A study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that racial discrimination is associated with worse self-reported physical and mental health in African Americans. Self-reported racial discrimination was common among men, but its impact on women's mental health varied by income level.
Researchers found that Maori were nearly ten times more likely to experience discrimination than Europeans, leading to poor self-rated health, low mental health, and cardiovascular disease. After controlling for age, sex, deprivation, and racism, the inequalities in health outcomes between Maori and Europeans significantly reduced.
Diverse mock juries showed fewer errors and greater willingness to discuss race-related issues compared to all-White groups. White participants in diverse juries were also more willing to discuss racism and cited case facts accurately. This suggests that diversity may lead to more thorough and competent decision-making.
Research by University of Alberta's Dr. Michael Haan found that immigrants' housing rates dropped in the last few years, while those born in the country increased their homeownership rates. The decline may be linked to diminished labour market fortunes, discrimination, and decreasing median wealth among immigrant groups.
A study of 42 African-American patients aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes found that those who responded passively to racism tended to have poorer self-rated health, while those who responded actively had better health outcomes. Medical professionals are urged to be more aware of their patients' experiences of racism.
A national study found that black immigrants' health deteriorates the longer they live in the US, primarily due to racial discrimination. The study, which analyzed data from over 3,000 black immigrants, shows that those born in Europe have the poorest health, while those from Africa and South America fare better.
A study examining the health of over 2,900 black immigrants reveals that those born in Europe experience poorer health outcomes than U.S.-born blacks, while those from Africa and South America fare better. The research highlights the negative impact of racial discrimination on health.
A new study expands the dialogue on medical errors to include patients' perspectives, highlighting preventable problems like communication barriers, disrespect, and ignoring patient opinions. The research found that patients are more likely to report psychological and emotional harm than physical harm.
A study by Professor Simon Holdaway found that chief officers and black police association Chairs have different ideas on 'institutional racism', with a focus on personal experiences of racism. Most minority ethnic officers agree their constabulary is institutionally racist, but the causes and effects differ between groups.
A Vanderbilt University researcher suggests that ignoring racism in mental health diagnosis can mask severe psychological problems. Brown proposes five mental health issues linked to racism that are prevalent among blacks, including nihilistic tendencies and suppressed anger expression.
Research reveals that foreign-born nursing home aides face on-the-job racism, while African-American aides are less likely to experience it. The study also highlights the prevalence of racist attitudes among nursing home residents, which can impact staff behavior.
A researcher argues that the South is unfairly burdened with negative characteristics, such as racism and poverty, while the rest of America is viewed as more progressive. Historians' omission of Northern slavery from national narratives has contributed to this dichotomy.
A study conducted in southeast London found that Black Caribbean individuals have three times the rate of gonorrhoea and eight times the rate of chlamydia as black Africans. These disparities are attributed to factors such as deprivation, cultural variations, and behavior.
A new study by Kent State University psychologist Daniel T. Levin found that people's brains tend to classify faces as belonging to a specific race, rather than recognizing individual features. This 'cross-race recognition deficit' affects people of all racial groups and can lead to inaccurate identifications.
The Implicit Association Test has been taken by over 33,000 people, revealing strong automatic racial and age preferences. The most popular test is the self-esteem test, which shows an automatic preference for 'me' relative to 'them'.
Despite financial gains by some African Americans, racism may be getting worse in the US due to individual and institutional barriers. Expert James M. Jones recommends six steps to reduce prejudice, including joint cooperation, intergroup contact, and a greater appreciation of individual differences.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that face-to-face encounters with racism can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure in African Americans. The researchers also discovered that strong feelings of anger, resentment, and anxiety follow such encounters.