Paternalistic prejudice combines assumed superiority with caretaking toward warm but incompetent groups.

Evidence

If we translate his theory to our group level of analysis, a lower status group elicits downward comparison (by definition), and, in our terms, a noncompeting group allows assimilation to one’s own group. This form of response is paternalistic when directed at out-groups, because it combines assumed superiority with potential care taking. Groups that are low status and incompetent are seen as badly off but not able to control their outcomes and so not responsible. Moreover, if they are warm, their intent is positive. Groups deserve pity and sympathy for uncontrollable negative outcomes that occur despite their best intentions. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 257

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines paternalistic prejudice as a distinct blend of supposed superiority plus care of noncompeting outgroups.
• XREF: connects to: Prejudice takes benevolent paternalistic forms that disadvantage groups without antipathy — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 139; Paternalized low-competence groups cluster high on warmth. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 190; Paternalistic stereotypes can be internalized by the oppressed group itself. (+7 more)

Broader Connections

• Prejudice takes benevolent paternalistic forms that disadvantage groups without antipathy #expands (0.95) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 139
• Benevolent paternalism operates as a subtle mechanism of prejudice that antipathy-based accounts miss #corroborates (0.95)
• Paternalized low-competence groups cluster high on warmth. #expands (0.90) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 190
• Paternalistic prejudice rewards warmth but exacts a competence cost #corroborates (0.85) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 303
• Paternalistic control is a more prevalent prejudice mechanism than outright exclusion #corroborates (0.85) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 140
• A threatened dominant group shifts from paternalistic to openly hostile stereotypes #complicates (0.80) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2757
• Paternalistic stereotypes can be internalized by the oppressed group itself. #expands (0.75)
• Envious prejudice exaggerates a target group’s power rather than disparaging its competence. #qualifies (0.75) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1587
• Paternalistic low-competence, high-warmth stereotypes predate modern egalitarian norms #expands (0.75) — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 34