Prejudiced When Climbing Up or When Falling Down? Why Some People of Color Express Anti-Black Racism

We contend that some people of color express anti-Black prejudice to cope with their own marginalization. Individuals stationed along an in-group’s periphery are often motivated exclude others bolster belonging in a community. Yet this process is sometimes triggered when individuals feel they losing marginal position. examine these dynamics the context Latino toward Black individuals, American as in-group. Study 1 shows stronger identity among Latinos associated racism, which then correlates weaker support for Black-centered policies. Studies 2 and 3 induce more , increases decreases pro-Black 4 causes less powerfully heightens racism drastically undercuts These patterns generally conditioned by ideology, liberal exhibiting sensitivity rank American.