The Dynamics of Stigmatizing Difference

The Dynamics of Stigmatizing Difference

Interviews and observations of a series of exchanges between black women's and white women's groups in a large banking organization were used to formulate theory about behavior patterns that produce one of the most troubling aspects of cross-racial interactions--stigmatizing. Results indic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of career development 1999-09, Vol.26 (1), p.7-20
1. Verfasser: Proudford, Karen L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adults
African Americans
Career Development
Cultural Differences
Ethnic Stereotypes
Females
Group Dynamics
Race
Racial Differences
Stigma
Studies
Women
Work Environment
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Zusammenfassung:Interviews and observations of a series of exchanges between black women's and white women's groups in a large banking organization were used to formulate theory about behavior patterns that produce one of the most troubling aspects of cross-racial interactions--stigmatizing. Results indicate that stigmas arise from group-level interaction that shapes cognition and behavior in powerful ways. (Author/JOW)
ISSN:0894-8453
1556-0856
1573-3548
DOI:10.1177/089484539902600102