Acculturation and prejudice in Germany: majority and minority perspectives

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This article explores the connections between prejudice and specific attitudes toward acculturation in Germany. Results of surveys confirm the hypothesis that prejudice is related to ideologies of assimilation and segregation among majority- group members. Moreover, experimental and correlational studies indicate that these attitudes are linked to discriminatory behavior. Further analyses of studies with ethnic minorities prove that prejudice and acculturation are linked within minority groups as well. Additionally it is shown that prejudice is functional in order for minorities to acculturate. These studies confirm the impression that there is a close link between macrosocial and microsocial levels of coping with migration.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Social Issues
Volume57
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)541-557
Number of pages17
ISSN0022-4537
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Publication statusPublished - 01.09.2001
Externally publishedYes

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