A Comparison of Symbolic Racism Theory and Social Dominance Theory as Explanations for Racial Policy Attitudes.

Sidanius, Jim; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ460404

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4545

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A Comparison of Symbolic Racism Theory and Social Dominance Theory as Explanations for Racial Policy Attitudes.

Sidanius, Jim; And Others

Journal of Social Psychology, v132 n3 p377-95 Jun 1992

Defines symbolic racism theory and social dominance theory. Compares the two theories and how they affect racial policy attitudes such as busing, affirmative action, and welfare. Explains that the study reanalyses data previously collected. Discusses symbolic racism as a legitimizing myth. Reports that social dominance theory was more consistent with the study results. (DK)

Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Busing, Policy Formation, Public Policy, Racial Attitudes, Racial Relations, Social Science Research, Social Theories, Welfare Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Policymakers

Language: English

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