Abstract:
Our symposium is guided by the socialization-stressor model of racism which
predicts when racist behaviors and practices emerge (Talk 1), when they
will be appraised as racism by high-status bystanders (Talks 3 & 4) and
when racism will predict negative outcomes for victims (Talks 1 & 2) and
bystanders (Talk 4). Victim race, bystanders’ prototypes about racism,
one’s relative numerical status, and bystander personality affect
appraisals of racism. Talk 1 examined experiences of Latinx and White
students in higher educational institutions in the American Southwest. Talk
2 explored how Blacks in Brazil experienced racialized ostracism and
microaggressions. Talk 3 tested if White bystanders use the
White-derogates-Black prototype across different contexts. Talk 4
identifies factors that predict when high-status bystanders will perceive
racism and compensate victims.The talks suggest ways to broaden
perspectives about racism.
