ISBN:
0199918503
,
9780199918508
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xv, 320 p)
,
ill
Parallel Title:
Print version
DDC:
303.3'85
Keywords:
Discrimination
;
Group identity
;
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Abstract:
Why do various racial, ethnic, religious, and gender groups differ in academic and job performance? Standard explanations for these disparities typically invoke either biological or socialization perspectives. The research summarized in this book, however, suggests that subtle reminders of cultural stereotypes play a critical yet underappreciated role in interfering with intellectual performance and in creating an illusion of group differences in ability
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199732449.001.0001
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199732449.001.0001
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