The relation between polyculturalism and intergroup attitudes among racially and ethnically diverse adults.

@article{Rosenthal2012TheRB,
  title={The relation between polyculturalism and intergroup attitudes among racially and ethnically diverse adults.},
  author={Lisa Rosenthal and Sheri R. Levy},
  journal={Cultural diversity \& ethnic minority psychology},
  year={2012},
  volume={18 1},
  pages={
          1-16
        }
}
Research on intergroup ideologies (colorblindness, multiculturalism) has increased our understanding of intergroup attitudes. This article reports empirical tests of the relation between a newly studied ideology, polyculturalism (ideology focusing on interactions and connections among racial/ethnic groups), and intergroup attitudes. Across four studies (with racially/ethnically diverse U.S. undergraduates, and Black and White American adults), greater endorsement of polyculturalism was related… 
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