APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Learning to Unlearn: Using Education to Combat Ignorance and Reduce Prejudice

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Mamfatou Baldeh T.
    Columbia University
  • Maneeza Dawood
    Columbia University
  • Kaytee Turetsky
    Columbia University
  • Paula Older
    Columbia University
  • Valerie Purdie-Vaughns
    Columbia University

Abstract

Prejudice against Muslims in the 15 years following 9/11 has remained prevalent. The current study examined the relationship between knowledge of Islam and views toward Muslims and political policies affecting them among undergraduate students. Analyses of this correlational study provided some evidence that education is tied to reduced prejudice.

Education

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