Fear and Politics

Political campaigns often use fear as a mechanism to influence public opinion on issues such as immigration and war but this strategy does not affect everyone equally.

Fear and Politics

Racism and Knowledge of History

The acknowledgement of racism hinges on people's knowledge of history. If you are a member of a group that has been disadvantaged in the past you will not be surprised that this is frequently not acknowledged - and may be denied - by people from other backgrounds.

Racism and Knowledge of History

Facial Recognition

Caucasians and Asians examine faces in different ways.

Facial Recognition: Ethic Differences

Race And Ethnicity Confusion

Psychological research on racial prejudice tends to give the impression that 'colour' and ethnic groupings are clearly defined. But a study research published earlier this year points to confusion in the way people identify themselves and in official classifications, at least in the United States.

Race And Ethnicity Confusion

Multiracials Feel Better

Ratings on indicators such as happiness, stress, citizenship behavior, and school alienation showed that multiracial students were more engaged in school and felt better than individuals who regarded themselves as being from a single group.

Multiracials Feel Better