Taking a Stand: Training Others to More Effectively Respond to Acts of Racial Discrimination

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Abstract

Racial discrimination is pervasive and problematic in our society. Unfortunately, responding to acts of racial discrimination can be a complex and challenging endeavor. This paper uses O’Keefe’s (1988) design logics to develop and test a promising training program that helps individuals more effectively influence friends and loved ones to stop making racially insensitive comments. Training activities, assessments, pragmatic recommendations, and directions for future research are provided.

Author

• Lisa Hanasono, Purdue University