Bigotry

The expansion of the social media company's hateful content policy doesn't go as far as initially promised.

New research finds that the famous Dunning-Kruger Effect extends to the way we think about our own racism and sexism.

A new study finds that state laws sent a strong message about how norms were changing—and homophobia declined as a result.

A new analysis finds that appeals to racial resentment inspired some white voters to support candidates whose ideology was different from theirs.

If older Americans can learn from the more enlightened racial attitudes among Generation Z, then the country can look forward to a bright future.

A new study finds a robot's color affects how people react to it.

New research suggests neighborhood-level diversity can reduce perceived threat, but regional diversity has the opposite effect.

A new study finds promoting the philosophy can solidify the belief there are deep-seated, unalterable differences between races.

New neural research could help us design better anti-prejudice interventions.

New research shows adolescents mimic their peers' cruel behavior—especially when it harms members of a disliked minority.

New research offers a disturbing case study in shifting social norms.

New research suggests we aren't born bigots. Racial prejudice is something we learn.

Research from Poland reveals regular exposure to such material desensitizes us to its cruelty.

In a survey, 80 percent of African Americans reported experiencing racial stigma and stereotypes in stores.

New research finds people who are free of ethnic or racial bias still find groups to stereotype and ostracize.

The social-bonding aspects of religion can breed disdain for outsiders.

The tragic history—and scary future—of fake news and anti-semitism.

The focus on ideological terrorism in the Orlando nightclub massacre obscures the anti-LGBT hatred we’ve let fester within our own borders.

Research finds educational television programs aren't succeeding in reducing kids' prejudices.