Over the past 20 years, a large body of laboratory and field research has shown that, when
people perform in settings in which their group is negatively stereotyped, they may …

The authors bring psychological research to bear on an examination of the policy of
affirmative action. They argue that data from many studies reveal that affirmative action as a …

The purpose of diversity initiatives is to help groups that face disadvantage in society
achieve better outcomes in organizations, but they do not necessarily work as intended. To …

Abstract [This book] packages the discipline [of social psychology] in thirty-one crisp and
playful essays (" modules"). This is the ultimate brief text in social psychology—a quick …

This study uses case study analysis to explore the ways that Spelman College, a historically
Black women's college, promotes the attainment of African American women in STEM fields …

The Social Science Encyclopedia, first published in 1985 to acclaim from social scientists,
librarians and students, was thoroughly revised in 1996, when reviewers began to describe …

Introduction to Political Psychology explores the many psychological patterns that influence
individual political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories …

Affirmative action plans (AAPs) are designed to facilitate workplace success for members of
the groups they target (eg, women, ethnic minorities), yet may have the ironic effect of …

Although research has established that stigmatized individuals suffer impaired performance
under stereotype threat conditions, the anxiety presumed to mediate this effect has proven …

Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is an ongoing process that
poses benefits and potential risks. One of the major challenges organizations face in …