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Polluting Black space.

Courtney M Bonam1, Hilary B Bergsieker2, Jennifer L Eberhardt3

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Journal of Experimental Psychology. General
|September 23, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Racial stereotypes extend beyond people to the physical spaces they inhabit. These negative stereotypes about spaces associated with Black Americans influence feelings of connection, evaluation, and protection.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Racial stereotyping traditionally focuses on individuals.
  • Previous research extensively documents negative stereotypes of Black Americans.
  • The impact of racial stereotypes on physical spaces remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether physical spaces associated with Black Americans are subject to negative racial stereotypes.
  • To examine how these space-focused stereotypes influence people's connection to, evaluation of, and willingness to protect such spaces.
  • To explore the broader societal implications of space-focused racial stereotyping.

Main Methods:

  • Four experimental studies were conducted.
  • Study 1 examined perceptions of spaces associated with Black Americans.

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  • Studies 2a, 2b, and 3 investigated the influence of these stereotypes on feelings of connection, evaluation, and protection of spaces.

    • Main Results:

    • Spaces associated with Black Americans are perceived negatively (impoverished, crime-ridden, dirty).
    • Space-focused stereotypes significantly impact feelings of connection and evaluation of these spaces.
    • These stereotypes also influence individuals' protective behaviors towards associated spaces.

    Conclusions:

    • Racial stereotyping encompasses not only individuals but also the physical environments linked to them.
    • Space-focused stereotypes can perpetuate social problems, including racial wealth disparities and environmental injustice.
    • This research expands the understanding of stereotyping and offers new avenues for addressing racial inequalities.