Articles
The Most Racist People Are Also The Most Likely To Underestimate Their Racism
Source:
Pacific Standard
MAY 8, 2019
Category:
Psychology
Author: Tom Jacobs
In the journal Personality and Individual Differences, West and Eaton provide evidence that the Dunning-Kruger Effect also applies to one's ability to remain impartial. They find that the most prejudiced people are also the most likely to underestimate how biased they are.
Isaiah's Description:
Persuasion, especially when it comes to controversial political and social issues, is extremely difficult. The challenge we face in persuading others has to do with the psychological makeup of our brain. Narratives with themes of hostility and aggression compound this issue and often lead people us to engage in conversations that result in outcomes opposite of that which we seek.
Understanding the dynamics of those who have opposite views from us empowers us to become better persuaders and activists.