Perception of intergroup differences and infra-humanization

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the differentiated attribution of emotions and traits to three groups (Brazilian, white and black) and from the findings discuss some theoretical and methodological aspects of the infra-humanization of social groups. A total of 164 university students from the city of Maceió, aged 18-41 years (mean = 20.64, SD = 3.88) participated in the study. The students responded to the scales of differentiated attribution of emotions (PALADINO ET AL., 2000) and traits (MOSCOVICI & PEREZ, 1999). The main results partially indicate the infra-humanization of black people and the ingroup favoring or the majority group. The peculiarities of infra-humanization in the context of this research are discussed through the role of social norms in the study of anti-normative attitudes.

Keywords

• Percepção
• Atitudes
• Racismo
• Normas Sociais e Infra-Humanização