Describe Specific Attitudes That Whites Hold Toward Themselves and Toward

question 140

Essay

Describe specific attitudes that whites hold toward themselves and toward black Americans in terms of the white racial frame's pro-white subframe and the anti-others subframes.

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Definitions:

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate risks, believing themselves immune to negative outcomes.

Self-Censorship

Self-censorship occurs when individuals withhold their opinions, expressions, or information out of fear of social or official reprisal, judgment, or rejection.

Direct Pressure

A form of social influence where explicit demands or requests are made to coerce someone into complying.

Sucker Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to contribute to a collective effort because they perceive that others are not doing their fair share, leading to a decrease in overall group contribution.