The Psychology of Diversity

Examines the barriers and benefits of diversity, offering a comprehensive framework for addressing systemic inequities and enhancing intergroup relations
The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism provides a thorough exploration of how diversity influences individual and societal behavior. Now in its second edition, this fully revised textbook addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of diversity in a world shaped by rapid demographic shifts, rising polarization, and the intensifying need for equity and inclusion. Integrating rigorous research, historical context, and actionable insights, the authors illuminate how understanding and embracing diversity can foster stronger communities and institutions.
Updated and expanded content responds to the evolving challenges of the past decade, such as rising political polarization, increasing resistance to equity initiatives, and the escalating diversity divide, while highlighting new opportunities for inclusion and mutual understanding. Entirely new chapters address health disparities, racial bias in policing, debates over affirmative action and Critical Race Theory, the historical and systemic roots of diversity challenges, and other contemporary issues.
Featuring timely coverage of diversity's complexities in the face of unprecedented societal changes, Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism:
- Explores diversity through psychological, historical, cultural, and institutional lenses while highlighting its broader societal impacts
- Provides evidence-based strategies and best practices for fostering inclusion, reducing bias, and building stronger intergroup relations
- Incorporates empirical research and case studies reflecting the latest findings in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience
- Contains new content on gender diversity, nonbinary identities, sexual orientation, and immigration as key diversity challenges and opportunities
- Integrates practical scenarios to illustrate key concepts and their application in everyday life
- Includes a wealth of teaching and learning tools and an online instructor's manual to support both independent study and classroom use
The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism, Second Edition, is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on social psychology, prejudice, intergroup relations, and multiculturalism. It is also a valuable reference for professionals working to address equity challenges in fields such as education, healthcare, public policy, and organizational leadership.

JAMES M. JONES is Trustees Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies, Emeritus, at the University of Delaware. A renowned scholar, he authored Prejudice and Racism, a seminal work in the field. Jones earned his PhD. from Yale University and has taught at Harvard and Howard Universities. His leadership roles include Executive Director for Public Interest at the American Psychological Association and president of major psychological societies. Honored with numerous lifetime achievement awards, he is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
JOHN F. DOVIDIO is Carl Iver Hovland Professor of Psychology and Public Health, Emeritus, at Yale University and co-founder of Humanitas Institute for translating evidence into practice. With over 500 publications on prejudice, stereotyping, and diversity, Dovidio has received lifetime achievement awards from international psychological organizations. His recent books include Unequal Health and States of Belonging. He has held administrative roles at Yale and Colgate and led several professional organizations.
DEBORAH L. VIETZE is Professor Emerita of Psychology at the City University of New York, where she has contributed significantly to developmental psychology, public health, and education. Vietze has held positions at the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Sciences, and has served on numerous national boards. Her research has been supported by federal agencies and private foundations, reflecting her commitment to advancing evidence-based policy and practice.