How to Talk About Racism
Bring up racism at a party and don’t be surprised if people would rather shy … (Full Post)
Prejudice
Approaches to Diversity: Colorblindness vs. Multiculturalism
In an ever more diverse society, people are faced with the question: what is the … (Full Post)
Name-Based Discrimination: Does Adopting “American” Names Prevent Discrimination?
It wasn’t until college that I met someone who was from another country but who … (Full Post)
Intelligence and Prejudice: Are Smart People Really Less Prejudiced?
Some people like to think that prejudice is a thing of the past, but we … (Full Post)
Terrorism and the Media: Why it Breeds Anti-Muslim Prejudice
The world is still shaken by the brutal violence that took place in Orlando on … (Full Post)
The Importance of Social Inclusion [Infographic]
Topics of social exclusion and inclusion have come up a lot on this blog. I’ve … (Full Post)
When “Being an American” Means “Being White”
Have you ever considered what it means to be American? The concept of “America” might … (Full Post)
Defensive Reactions to White Privilege
It’s not always comfortable to know that your group has a privileged status in society. … (Full Post)
When We Fail to Give: Dehumanization and Giving Aid to Outgroups
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, people noticed that it was taking a while for anyone … (Full Post)
Racial “Colorblindness” and an Uncomfortable Game of “Guess Who”
“I’m not racist. I don’t even see color.” Imagine you work on a team with these three … (Full Post)