Merely overhearing ethnic slurs makes bystanders devalue the targeted group.

Evidence

As noted earlier, the use of ethnophaulisms predicts the exclusion of immigrant outgroups (Mullen, 2004; Mullen & Rice, 2003). In addition, simply overhearing ethnophaulisms can influence people to devalue the targets of these antilocutions (Greenberg & Pyszczynski, 1985; Simon & Greenberg, 1996). This pernicious influence of overheard hate speech on bystanders led Greenberg and Pyszczynski (1985, p. 70) to conclude that ethnophaulisms “are not merely symptoms of prejudice but carriers of the disease as well.” — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1285 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

As noted earlier, the use of ethnophaulisms predicts the exclusion of immigrant outgroups (Mullen, 2004; Mullen & Rice, 2003). In addition, simply overhearing ethnophaulisms can influence people to devalue the targets of these antilocutions (Greenberg & Pyszczynski, 1985; Simon & Greenberg, 1996). This pernicious influence of overheard hate speech on bystanders led Greenberg and Pyszczynski (1985, p. 70) to conclude that ethnophaulisms “are not merely symptoms of prejudice but carriers of the disease as well.” — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1285 (#expands, via linked claim)

In addition, simply overhearing ethnophaulisms can influence people to devalue the targets of these antilocutions (Greenberg & Pyszczynski, 1985; Simon & Greenberg, 1996). This pernicious influence of overheard hate speech on bystanders led Greenberg and Pyszczynski (1985, p. 70) to conclude that ethnophaulisms “are not merely symptoms of prejudice but carriers of the disease as well.” — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1285 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Overhearing slurs makes bystanders devalue the targeted groups — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 1285; Overheard slurs spread prejudice to passive bystanders, not only targets — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1285; Overhearing an ethnic slur only fuels bias when the target fits the stereotype. (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Overhearing slurs makes bystanders devalue the targeted groups #corroborates (1.00) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1285
• Overheard slurs spread prejudice to passive bystanders, not only targets #expands (0.95) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1285
• Overheard hate speech spreads prejudice to bystanders, not just targets #expands (0.95) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1285