Right-wing authoritarians and religious fundamentalists disproportionately express prejudice toward outgroups

Evidence

As a result, cultures (and subcultures) may be seen as competing for obtaining “truth.” The correctness of a cultural worldview may be promoted, then, by proving the incorrectness of opposing views. Of importance, there are individual differences in the extent to which people endorse and seek to defend their cultural perspectives, as assessed by such measures as Right-Wing Authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism (Altemeyer, 1996; Altemeyer & Hunsberger, 1992). Rightwing authoritarians and religious fundamentalists not only strongly endorse particular values, but also perceive outgroups as a threat to their values (e.g., Esses et al., 1993; Jackson & Esses, 1997). As a result, they are likely to express prejudice and discrimination toward these groups (Altemeyer & Hunsberger, 1992; Esses et al., 1993; Jackson & Esses, 1997). — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1504

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Christian nationalism predicts outgroup attitudes better than conservatism does — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 72; Right-wing authoritarianism predicts racial prejudice but religious fundamentalism does not once controls are applied. — Wade C. Rowatt and Lewis M. Franklin, Christian Orthodoxy, Religious…, 24; Right-wing authoritarians resist learning they are prejudiced. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology: Key Readings, 916 (+1 more)