Abstract
Purpose - We seek to determine how social dominance orientation (SDO) might influence perceptions of bias when the race of the offender and the target of the biased comment is either White or Black. Design/methodology/approach - This investigation was conducted in a laboratory with undergraduate students. Findings - In a study utilizing American student participants, we found that when an individual is high in SDO they are more likely to perceive racism/stereotyping when a low status group member (i.e., African-American) makes a racially biased comment about high status group members (i.e., Caucasian). Originality/value - We determined the influence of SDO on the perception of racial comments regarding African-Americans and Caucasians. These findings are also unique in that we manipulate the authority (i.e., status) of the offender and target.
Purpose - We seek to determine how social dominance orientation (SDO) might influence perceptions of bias when the race of the offender and the target of the biased comment is either White or Black. Design/methodology/approach - This investigation was conducted in a laboratory with undergraduate students. Findings - In a study utilizing American student participants, we found that when an individual is high in SDO they are more likely to perceive racism/stereotyping when a low status group member (i.e., African-American) makes a racially biased comment about high status group members (i.e., Caucasian). Originality/value - We determined the influence of SDO on the perception of racial comments regarding African-Americans and Caucasians. These findings are also unique in that we manipulate the authority (i.e., status) of the offender and target.