Understanding the Psychology of Diversity offers a highly accessible examination of diversity to show students how to understand social and cultural differences in today's society. Taking a psychological perspective, authors B. Evan Blaine and Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley explore how individuals construct their view of social diversity and how they are defined and influenced by it. The book covers traditional topics like categorization and stereotypes, sexism, racism, and social stigma, as well as non-traditional topics like sexual orientation-based prejudice, weight and appearance-based prejudice, diversity on television, and age stereotypes and ageism. The Fourth Edition confronts the credibility crisis that has surfaced in the academic psychological research community by following parameters for the research that is presented.



About the Author
Bruce E. Blaine, PhD, is a professor of statistics and data science in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, where he teaches courses in data science, nonparametric statistics, and meta-analysis. Although his teaching and research interests revolve around statistical methods and computing, Dr. Blaine's has a background in social and health psychology and currently has research collaborations with faculty from education and pharmacy. He also is an accredited Professional Statistician (R) through the American Statistical Association and provides statistical consulting and research direction to a variety of clients.. Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley is an associate professor of psychology at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, where she resides with her husband, James, and children, Jackson and Evie. She earned her PhD in social psychology from the University of Connecticut, where she also received graduate certificates in both quantitative research methods and college instruction. Dr. McClure Brenchley's primary research focus is on the stigma of overweight, examining both the mechanisms behind weight stigma and the processes by which possessing this stigmatized identity can influence health and psychological well-being. She teaches courses related to social psychology, health psychology, and statistics.

Reviews

"A clear, approachable text that covers issues related to diversity and prejudice, both in a broad sense and with a narrow focus on several examples (racism, sexism, etc.)."

"An easily readable introduction to the psychology of diversity, with clear discussions of relevant phenomena including stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination."

-- Dory Schachner



Book Information
ISBN 9781544381077
Author Bruce E. Blaine
Format Paperback
Page Count 360
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 560g