Social Rejection and Attitudes Toward Minorities: Examining the Moderating Effect of Group Dominance and Religiosity

• In Event: AERA Virtual Poster Session
  In Virtual Poster Session: SIG-Sociology of Education Virtual Poster Session

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine whether the relationship between social rejection at school and negative attitudes toward minority groups in adulthood is moderated by group dominance and level of religiosity. Using a quantitative questionnaire we tested attitudes of 300 Israeli-born Jewish young people regarding two minority groups. The hypotheses were borne out, with the effect of social rejection on negative attitudes toward minorities significant among men, individuals from the dominant ethnic group, and those with high level of religiosity. Findings contribute to Social Dominance Theory since the impact of social rejection on negative attitudes toward minorities depends on group dominance. Findings also supports previous studies which examined variables that contribute to the association between religiosity and prejudice.

Authors

• Rotem Maor, David Yellin College of Education
  Presenting Author

• Zehavit Gross, Bar-Ilan University
  Non-Presenting Author