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Description of  Horizontal and Vertical Racial/Ethnic Discrimination: Attributions and Impact (SpringerBriefs in Psychology)

This book explores the nuances of how discriminatory events are viewed by people of color. Based on the authors' research, it seeks to illuminate the contextual and relational variables that influence perception of discrimination. The research suggests that: Ingroup members can perpetuate racist discrimination Consistent with attribution theory, discrimination by White people is more often attributed to trait rather than situational causes Read more