National-character research declined because ascribing traits to groups proved politically dangerous

Evidence

The macro branch has been quiescent (Patai, 1973, 1977) after its 1940s and 1950s popularity, perhaps because ascribing distinctive characteristics to national or other groups can be politically dangerous, as illustrated by hostile reactions to Oscar Lewis’s (1961) wellintentioned use of the “culture of poverty” concept. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 345 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Regimes suppress group identity when it contradicts founding legitimation myths. — Manuel Borutta and Jan C. Jansen, Vertriebene and Pieds-Noirs in Postwar…, 188; National character research declined partly because of its political danger — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 345; Authoritarian personality research declined due to methodological and psychometric flaws — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2374

Broader Connections

• National character research declined partly because of its political danger #corroborates (0.98) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 345