The role of system-justification motivation, group status and system threat in directing support for hate crimes legislation

@article{Mallett2011TheRO,
  title={The role of system-justification motivation, group status and system threat in directing support for hate crimes legislation},
  author={Robyn K. Mallett and Jeffrey R. Huntsinger and Janet K. Swim},
  journal={Journal of Experimental Social Psychology},
  year={2011},
  volume={47},
  pages={384-390}
}
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