The Psychology of Diversity (häftad, eng)

Examines the barriers and benefits of diversity, offering a comprehensive framework for addressing systemic inequities and enhancing intergroup relations

The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism provides a thorough exploration of how diversity influences individual and societal behavior.

Now in its second edition, this fully revised textbook addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of diversity in a world shaped by rapid demographic shifts, rising polarization, and the intensifying need for equity and inclusion. Integrating rigorous research, historical context, and actionable insights, the authors illuminate how understanding and embracing diversity can foster stronger communities and institutions.

Updated and expanded content responds to the evolving challenges of the past decade, such as rising political polarization, increasing resistance to equity initiatives, and the escalating diversity divide, while highlighting new opportunities for inclusion and mutual understanding.

Entirely new chapters address health disparities, racial bias in policing, debates over affirmative action and Critical Race Theory, the historical and systemic roots of diversity challenges, and other contemporary issues.

Featuring timely coverage of diversity''s complexities in the face of unprecedented societal changes, Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism:

• Explores diversity through psychological, historical, cultural, and institutional lenses while highlighting its broader societal impacts
• Provides evidence-based strategies and best practices for fostering inclusion, reducing bias, and building stronger intergroup relations
• Incorporates empirical research and case studies reflecting the latest findings in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience
• Contains new content on gender diversity, nonbinary identities, sexual orientation, and immigration as key diversity challenges and opportunities
• Integrates practical scenarios to illustrate key concepts and their application in everyday life
• Includes a wealth of teaching and learning tools and an online instructor''s manual to support both independent study and classroom use

The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism, Second Edition, is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on social psychology, prejudice, intergroup relations, and multiculturalism.

It is also a valuable reference for professionals working to address equity challenges in fields such as education, healthcare, public policy, and organizational leadership.