Liking more or hating less? A modest defence of intergroup contact theory

Here, I argue that Dixon et al. have overstated the prevalence of “benevolent” forms of prejudice; many stigmatised groups are currently the targets of overtly hostile evaluation and treatment by others (e.g., Muslims; immigrant groups). I also believe that the target article oversimplifies its pres...

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Published in:	The Behavioral and brain sciences 2012-12, Vol.35 (6), p.428-429
Main Author:	Brown, Rupert
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Emotions Group Processes Humans Hypotheses Immigrants Intergroup Relations Interpersonal Relations Muslims Open Peer Commentary Prejudice Social Contact Social Identification
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Summary:	Here, I argue that Dixon et al. have overstated the prevalence of “benevolent” forms of prejudice; many stigmatised groups are currently the targets of overtly hostile evaluation and treatment by others (e.g., Muslims; immigrant groups). I also believe that the target article oversimplifies its presentation of prejudice researchers' primary theoretical and policy goals and that it overlooks important work in intergroup emotions.
ISSN:	0140-525X 1469-1825