When Racism and Sexism Benefit Black and Female Politicians: Politicians’ Ideology Moderates Prejudice’s Effect More Than Politicians’ Demographic Background

Seven studies (total N= 44,836) show that 1. racism and sexism benefit conservative politicians and undermine liberal politicians, and 2. racism and sexism do not benefit white or male politicians and they do not undermine Black or female politicians. Implications for diversity, social justices, and theories on prejudice are discussed.