Jennifer L Knight
Biographic Data
| ID | 5879630 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer L Knight |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer L |
| FAMILY NAME | Knight |
| SIGNATURE | KNIGHT J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rice University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 44 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Influence of Economic Conditions on Aspects of Stigmatization
Realistic group conflict theory (LeVine & Campbell, 1972) posits that people resist policies that advance the relative standing of out-group members, especially during periods of threat. To test the viability of realistic conflict in a meaningful social context, an experimental method was used to explore the influence of economic threat on stigmatization in White individuals’ personnel decisions and resistance to diversity policies. As expected, …
Affirmative Reaction
It is popularly believed that justifying an affirmative action plan (AAP) through emphasizing the advantages that diverse students can bring to a college campus will increase nonbeneficiary support for the program. However, there has been little empirical support for this proposition, perhaps because previous research has not directly articulated to participants the value of a diverse student body. As such, the current study sought to determine h…
Paying the Way
Out of Role? Out of Luck
Although the American workforce is becoming more diverse, Black managers continue to face obstacles to success. One of the greatest challenges facing Black leaders is aversive racism, a subtle but insidious form of prejudice that emerges when people can justify their negative feelings towards Blacks based on factors other than race. The present study (N = 156) revealed that participants gave negative ratings to Black leaders and White subordinate…
He's a Laker; She's a “Looker”
Footballs Versus Barbies
He's a Laker; She's a “Looker”
The Influence of Economic Conditions on Aspects of Stigmatization
Realistic group conflict theory (LeVine & Campbell, 1972) posits that people resist policies that advance the relative standing of out-group members, especially during periods of threat. To test the viability of realistic conflict in a meaningful social context, an experimental method was used to explore the influence of economic threat on stigmatization in White individuals’ personnel decisions and resistance to diversity policies. As expected, …
Out of Role? Out of Luck
Although the American workforce is becoming more diverse, Black managers continue to face obstacles to success. One of the greatest challenges facing Black leaders is aversive racism, a subtle but insidious form of prejudice that emerges when people can justify their negative feelings towards Blacks based on factors other than race. The present study (N = 156) revealed that participants gave negative ratings to Black leaders and White subordinate…
Footballs Versus Barbies
Affirmative Reaction
It is popularly believed that justifying an affirmative action plan (AAP) through emphasizing the advantages that diverse students can bring to a college campus will increase nonbeneficiary support for the program. However, there has been little empirical support for this proposition, perhaps because previous research has not directly articulated to participants the value of a diverse student body. As such, the current study sought to determine h…
Paying the Way
Footballs Versus Barbies
He's a Laker; She's a “Looker”
Out of Role? Out of Luck
Although the American workforce is becoming more diverse, Black managers continue to face obstacles to success. One of the greatest challenges facing Black leaders is aversive racism, a subtle but insidious form of prejudice that emerges when people can justify their negative feelings towards Blacks based on factors other than race. The present study (N = 156) revealed that participants gave negative ratings to Black leaders and White subordinate…
Paying the Way
Affirmative Reaction
It is popularly believed that justifying an affirmative action plan (AAP) through emphasizing the advantages that diverse students can bring to a college campus will increase nonbeneficiary support for the program. However, there has been little empirical support for this proposition, perhaps because previous research has not directly articulated to participants the value of a diverse student body. As such, the current study sought to determine h…
The Influence of Economic Conditions on Aspects of Stigmatization
Realistic group conflict theory (LeVine & Campbell, 1972) posits that people resist policies that advance the relative standing of out-group members, especially during periods of threat. To test the viability of realistic conflict in a meaningful social context, an experimental method was used to explore the influence of economic threat on stigmatization in White individuals’ personnel decisions and resistance to diversity policies. As expected, …
Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Athletes (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Gender Diversity and Inequality (2 works) · Law (2 works)