In:
Social Psychology, Hogrefe Publishing Group, Vol. 43, No. 4 ( 2012-01), p. 243-251
Abstract:
The Latino population in the United States is rapidly increasing. This increase produces cultural change, and the cultural inertia model suggests that cultural change is resisted if one’s cultural identity must change. The present study investigates the role of ethnic identification in Latinos’ reactions to pressures to assimilate to mainstream American culture. Perceptions of cultural change were manipulated and prejudice toward White Americans, support for pro-minority legislation, and individual differences in collective self-esteem and openness to cultural change were measured. When biased to believe that their culture will have to change, Latinos high in collective self-esteem expressed greater prejudice toward White Americans and stronger political advocacy for Latino culture. These results support the cultural inertia model and make recommendations for how to improve intergroup relations.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1864-9335
,
2151-2590
DOI:
10.1027/1864-9335/a000125
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2012
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2404430-1
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2404438-6
SSG:
2,1
SSG:
5,2
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