Preference for Second-Generation African Immigrants Over Native-Born Black Americans: A College Admission Simulation. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCleary-Gaddy, Asia T.; Miller, Carol T.
• Is Part Of: Basic and applied social psychology. Volume 40:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 17
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Social psychology -- Periodicals; 302.05
• DOI: 10.1080/01973533.2017.1390751
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0197-3533

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Two studies examined preferences for second-generation African immigrants over Black American natives in a college admission simulation. Study 1 showed that a Black American native applicant was less likely to be admitted when his competitor was a second-generation African immigrant applicant relative to a White American competitor. Study 2 showed that this preference did not occur when the two applicants of color were not in competition. Stereotypes and perceived SES did not explain these findings. Discussion suggests that accepting second-generation African immigrants may cover for prejudice by providing a socially desirable alternative to accepting Black American native applicants.