Breaking Barrriers: How Intergroup Contact Can Reduce Discrimination

Abstract

In this podcast, we explore a fascinating study by Lisa Lenz and Sergio Mittlaender on the effects of intergroup contact on discrimination. Through economic experiments, the researchers investigate how structured interactions between individuals from opposing political groups—Democrats and Republicans—can reduce discrimination, further examining the conditions that are necessary for intergroup contact to be effective. Tune in to discover how this research sheds light on human behavior and offers valuable insights for policymakers working to foster inclusion, integration, and the reduction of prejudice.

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