Throughout the semester, we have discussed the role of self-esteem in creating prejudiced attitudes and thinking. On one hand, many personality theorists (e.g., Adorno et al., 1950) argue that hatre
Throughout the semester, we have discussed the role of self-esteem in creating prejudiced attitudes and thinking. On one hand, many personality theorists (e.g., Adorno et al., 1950) argue that hatred and hostility toward outgroups are a result of low self-esteem. That is, people with a negative self-image have a need to disparage outgroups as a […]