Choosing the right level of analysis: Stereotypes shape social reality via collective action

Ben Tappin; Ryan McKay; Dominic Abrams

doi:10.1017/S0140525X1500240X

Choosing the right level of analysis: Stereotypes shape social reality via collective action

Ben Tappin, Ryan McKay, Dominic Abrams

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Jussim argues that the self-fulfilling prophecy and expectancy effects of descriptive stereotypes are not potent shapers of social reality. However, his conclusion that descriptive stereotypes per se do not shape social reality is premature and overly reductionist. We review evidence that suggests descriptivestereotypes do have a substantial influence on social reality, by virtue of their influence on collective action.

Original language	English
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	40
Issue number	e13
Early online date	22 Mar 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X1500240X
Publication status	Published - 2017

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Ritual, Community and Conflict
McKay, R. (CoI)
Economic & Social Res Coun ESRC
1/06/11 → 31/05/14
Project: Research

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Choosing the right level of analysis: Stereotypes shape social reality via collective action

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