The process of racial discrimination: towards a unified theory
Auteur(s)
Type
Article dans une revue scientifique
Date de publication
2026-08-11
Langue de la référence
Français
Unité(s) / centre(s) de recherche hors HEP
University of Lausanne
Résumé
Scholars in the field of intergroup relations agree that discrimination is a dynamic process with causes and consequences. However, the way in which related concepts—such as stereotype, prejudice, or stigmatization—shape this process has never been integrated together in a unified theory. This paper aims to map and describe this process theoretically by showing how these concepts are interrelated. I do so by drawing on seminal works in the field and by linking together middle-range theories that have empirical support. The result is a five-part process model of discrimination that integrates the multidimensionality of discrimination and three perspectives from which discrimination can be studied. This unified theory not only serves pedagogical purposes by providing a synthesized overview of the major theories in the field but also represents a heuristic tool for empirical research on the production of disadvantages in racialized contexts.
Titre du périodique
Maison d’édition
Frontiers Media
Pays d'édition
Suisse
EISSN
2297-7775
Peer Reviewed
Portée (nationale / internationale)
Internationale
Volume / Tome
11
Pagination
1748904
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