Social Influence on Observed Race

This article introduces a novel theoretical approach for understanding racial fluidity, emphasizing the social embeddedness of racial classifications. We propose that social ties affect racial perceptions through within-group micromechanisms, resulting in discrepancies between racial self-identifica...

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Main Author: Zsófia Boda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Sociological Science 2018-01-01
Series:Sociological Science
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Online Access:https://www.sociologicalscience.com/articles-v5-3-29/