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Authoritarianism and Race Attitudes in South Africa

Authors :
Colman, Andrew M.
Lambley, Peter
Source :
Journal of Social Psychology. Dec '70 82(2):161-164.
Publication Year :
1970

Abstract

Low correlations were found between authoritarianism and prejudice against non-whites. It is suggested that in South Africa, in comparison to America, prejudice serves a utilitarian rather than an ego-defense function, and is thus more amenable to change. (DB)

Details

Volume :
82
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
<searchLink fieldCode=&quot;SO&quot; term=&quot;%22Journal+of+Social+Psychology%22&quot;><i>Journal of Social Psychology</i></searchLink>. Dec &#39;70 82(2):161-164.
Accession number :
EJ030678