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Peer reviewedSidanius, Jim; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Defines symbolic racism theory and social dominance theory. Compares the two theories and how they affect racial policy attitudes such as busing, affirmative action, and welfare. Explains that the study reanalyses data previously collected. Discusses symbolic racism as a legitimizing myth. Reports that social dominance theory was more consistent…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Busing, Policy Formation
