Cubans and Puerto Ricans: Stereotypes within Hispanic Subgroups: Identifying In-group and Out-group Bias Within the Hispanic Population - Softcover

Perez-Santana, Christina; K. Lim Lisa A. Long, Nicholas; Del Rio Cathy Funes, Cristian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639317629 ISBN 13: 9783639317626

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

The term Hispanic is broad and encompasses a diverse population that shares a language albeit the differences amongst this group are immense. Moreover, although these individuals share a language, Hispanics have been found to identify more with specific subgroups rather than with this general term. Notably, this study demonstrated evidence of ethnic bias among specific Hispanic subgroups by using a mock trial format in which Cuban and Puerto Rican participants were provided with a case where the ethnicity of the defendant was manipulated between Cuban and Puerto Rican. Specifically, Puerto Rican participants demonstrated a strong in-group/out-group bias and rated the Cuban defendant more harshly. The results suggest Puerto Rican jurors may treat Puerto Rican defendants more leniently and conversely, be more punitive towards a non-Puerto Rican despite the fact the defendant may be a Hispanic. This study demonstrates that even amongst Hispanic subgroups there is evidence that in-group/out-group bias effects occur.

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About the Author

Dr. Christina Perez-Santana received her Psy.D. degree from Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida. She is a licensed psychologist in Florida.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639317629
• ISBN 13: 9783639317626
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72