Whites’ worry about appearing prejudiced increases their anxiety yet wins partner approval
Evidence
Whites often go into interracial interactions with concerns about appearing prejudiced, and the more they do so, the more anxiety they feel and the less they enjoy the interaction. Ironically, their black partner may like them more under precisely those circumstances (Shelton, 2003). — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 347
Categorization
Category: Contrarian or Surprising Claims