The politics of allyship: Multiethnic coalitions and mass attitudes toward protest
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.White allies in racial justice movements, like Black Lives Matter (BLM), can increase public approval and reduce perceived violence. Their presence boosts participation among White audiences without alienating Black audiences, aiding social change.
Area Of Science
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
Background
- Nonviolent resistance by ethnic minorities is often perceived as more violent than majority resistance, hindering its effectiveness.
- The role of allies from advantaged groups in mitigating these barriers for disadvantaged group movements is under-explored.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate whether allies can reduce negative perceptions and barriers faced by ethnic minority-led movements.
- To examine the impact of White participation in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement on public perception and engagement.
Main Methods
- A national survey experiment was conducted to assess reactions to White participation in racial justice protests.
- Analysis of social media images from the 2020 BLM protests examined the association between White presence and user engagement.
Main Results
- White presence at protests increased approval and reduced perceived violence among White audiences, encouraging participation.
- Black respondents viewed White presence as beneficial for movement goals and reduced fears of repression.
- Social media data showed a correlation between White presence in protest images and increased engagement/amplification.
Conclusions
- Allyship, particularly White participation in racial justice movements, can effectively counter negative stereotypes and reduce perceived threat.
- This form of allyship can enhance movement legitimacy, broaden appeal, and increase sociopolitical impact.
- Findings suggest allyship is a potent strategy for advancing social change within contexts of structural inequality.
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