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Ethnic Prejudice and Discrimination in Europe.
- Source :
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Journal of Social Issues . Jun2008, Vol. 64 Issue 2, p233-251. 19p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- This article provides an introduction to research on European prejudice and discrimination. First, we list the distinctive characteristics of a European perspective and provide a short sketch of European immigration and ethnic groups. Europe has become a multicultural community. Nevertheless, public opinion and the continent's politics often do not reflect this empirical fact. Prejudice and discrimination directed at immigrants are a widespread phenomena across Europe. Several cross-European surveys support this conclusion, although theoretically driven surveys on prejudice and discrimination in Europe remain rare. Cross-European research studies classical and modern theories of prejudice and discrimination and attempts to uncover the psychological mechanisms that explain individual readiness to exclude ethnic groups. A brief sketch of recent European research is presented. This issue offers both important cross-national perspectives as well as needed comparisons with the more studied case of racial prejudice and discrimination in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224537
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Social Issues
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32073031
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2008.00559.x