Implicit stereotyping occurs in people who explicitly reject prejudice.

Evidence

The theorized ordinariness of implicit stereotyping is consistent with recent findings of discrimination by people who explicitly disavow prejudice. The finding that implicit cognitive effects are often reduced by focusing judges’ attention on their judgment task provides a basis for evaluating applications (such as affirmative action) aimed at reducing such unintended discrimination. — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition, 3

Categorization

  • QUESTION: A direct hinge for the reading purpose: do such implicit effects diverge from or track the MOC’s professed-altruism/group-defense mechanisms?
  • XREF: connects to: Implicit and explicit prejudice are distinct and can diverge within the same person — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 2170; Prejudice and stereotypes can operate implicitly without perceivers’ awareness — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2378; Stereotyping occurs even without personal stake in the groups judged — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2921 (+4 more)

Broader Connections