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Informationen zum Autor James M. Jones is Professor of Psychology at the University of Delaware and Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity. He received the Lifetime Contribution to Psychology award from the APA in 2011. John F. Dovidio isProfessor of Psychology at Yale University. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship, service, and teaching, and served as president of several professional societies . Deborah L. Vietze is Professor of Psychology and Urban Education at the City University of New York. She has received awards for her contributions to research on ethnic minorites and has served as a representative from the American Psychological Association to the United Nations. Klappentext The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides.* Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members* Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity* Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society - interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and social* Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations* Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in neuroscience* Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor's manual Zusammenfassung The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides. The text considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xv Dedication xviii Acknowledgments xix Part One Framing Diversity 1 Chapter 1 The Psychology of Diversity: Challenges and Benefits 3 Introduction 4 The Goals of This Book 6 What is Diversity About? 6 A Taxonomy of Diversity 9 When Diversity Does Not Add Up To Equality 10 Perspectives on Diversity 11 Behavioral Science and Diversity 11 Diversity within Diversity 13 The Diversity Divide: Benefits versus Challenges 14 What Are the Benefits of Diversity? 14 What Are the Challenges of Diversity? 17 Organization of this Book 19 Summary 22 Chapter 2 Central Concepts in the Psychology of Diversity 27 Introduction 27 Understanding Diversity 30 What is the Psychology of Diversity? 30 What's in a Social Group Label? 33 Social Biases: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination 34 What Are They Like? Stereotypes 34 How Do I Feel About Them? Prejudice 35 How Do I Treat Them? Discrimination and Fairness 37 Biases Below and Above the Surface 40 The Structure of Social Bias 41 Racism: A Case Example of Social Bias 41 The Different Layers of Social Bias 42 Research Methods for the Study of Social Bias 45 The Scientific Enterprise 45 Making Sense of the World Scientifically: Theories and Research Methods 46 Testing Our Ideas: Research Designs 47 Making Meaning from Research: Measures and Analysis of Data 49 Summary 49 Chapter 3 Historical Perspectives on Diversity in the United States 55 Introduction 55 Push-Pull: Dynamics of Diversity 57 Immigration, Importation, and Citizenship 57 U.S. Population Growth is Fueled by Immigration 58 Who Are Citizens of the United States? 59 Immigration and Ethnic Diversity 61 Benevolent Sexism as Legal Argument 62 Cultural Conditioning of A...
