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  • Color blindness and interracial interaction: playing the political correctness game. Psychological science Norton, M. I., Sommers, S. R., Apfelbaum, E. P., Pura, N., Ariely, D. 2006; 17 (11): 949-53

    Abstract

    Two experiments explored the ramifications of endorsing color blindness as a strategy for appearing unprejudiced. In Study 1, Whites proved adept at categorizing faces on the basis of race, but understated their ability to do so. In Study 2, Whites playing the Political Correctness Game--a matching task that requires describing other individuals--were less likely to use race as a descriptor when paired with a Black partner than when paired with a White partner, a strategy that impaired communication and performance. In addition, avoidance of race was associated with Whites making less eye contact with and appearing less friendly toward Black partners.

    View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01810.x

    View details for PubMedID 17176425