Toward a Psychology of Improving Justice: Research on Extending the Equality Principle to Victims of Social Injustice.

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Title: Toward a Psychology of Improving Justice: Research on Extending the Equality Principle to Victims of Social Injustice.
Language: English
Authors: Cook, Stuart W.
Source: Journal of Social Issues. Spr 1990 46(1):147-161.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 1990
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Attitude Change, Blacks, Intergroup Relations, Justice, Labeling (of Persons), Moral Issues, Moral Values, Negative Attitudes, Psychological Patterns, Racial Relations, Social Bias, Social Discrimination, Social Status, Stereotypes, Whites
ISSN: 0022-4537
Abstract: Describes field and experimental research that sought means to promote respect for lower status outgroups. Explores alternative approaches to improving justice. Reviews recent empirical work focused on the following topics: (1) reducing negative stereotypes; (2) diminishing justifications for bias; and (3) increasing intergroup attraction. (JS)
Entry Date: 1991
Accession Number: EJ415966
Database: ERIC
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