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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Role of Gender and Political Identity in Racially-Biased Hireability Ratings

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Industrial/Organizational

  • Josette Eldred
    Iona College
  • Luke Brooks-Shesler
    Iona College
  • Sarah Wong-Goodrich
    Iona College

Abstract

The study explored the influences of gender, political affiliation, and color-blind racial attitudes on racial bias in job applicant evaluations. Participants evaluated job applicants (a White male and a Black male) with identical qualifications. Results revealed that participants who rated the applicants more similarly were less biased.

Organizational/Workplace/Leadership