Prejudice and Discrimination Toward Immigrants

Area of Science:

• Social Psychology
• Sociology
• Migration Studies

Background:

• Prejudice and discrimination against immigrants pose significant challenges to receiving societies and immigrants.
• These negative attitudes and behaviors influence economic, sociocultural, and civic-political outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and organize existing literature on the determinants and nature of immigrant prejudice and discrimination.
• To discuss the consequences of discrimination for immigrants and host societies.
• To identify key research questions for future studies on intergroup relations in the context of mass migration.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis.
• Organization of existing research findings.
• Identification of research gaps and future directions.

Main Results:

• Summarizes current knowledge on the factors driving prejudice and discrimination toward immigrants.
• Highlights challenges in isolating the effects of immigrant status itself.
• Details the multifaceted consequences of discrimination for individuals, families, and societies.

Conclusions:

• Discrimination against immigrants has profound and far-reaching effects.
• Further research is needed to address complex intergroup relations in an era of increasing migration.
• Prioritizing specific research questions is essential for advancing the field.