Poor economic conditions amplify bias toward large minority groups.

Evidence

Quillian (1995) examined national survey data in 12 countries and found that when economic conditions were poor and the size of a racial minority or immigrant group was large in proportion to the majority group, bias toward these groups was high. Presumably, when there is a large outgroup presence, economic difficulties are attributed to these outgroup members who are seen as threatening ingroup well-being. — Blake M. Riek, Eric W. Mania, and Samuel L. Gaertner, Intergroup Threat and Outgroup Attitudes, 29

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Groups develop negative stereotypes of others to justify their competition for resources — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2891; Perceived resource scarcity combined with a competitive outgroup triggers instrumental prejudice. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1489; Group competition breeds prejudice while cooperative interdependence reduces bias — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1483 (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Perceived resource scarcity combined with a competitive outgroup triggers instrumental prejudice. #qualifies (0.78) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1489
• Group competition breeds prejudice while cooperative interdependence reduces bias #expands (0.74) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1483
• Groups develop negative stereotypes of others to justify their competition for resources #qualifies (0.72) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2891