Systemic Racism

Black Memes Matter: #LivingWhileBlack with Becky and Karen

Williams analyzes how memes like #LivingWhileBlack, BBQ Becky, and Karen operate as cultural critique in digital spaces, exposing and resisting White surveillance and racial dominance while providing Black communities with tools for expression and agency. She argues that these memes do more than humorously depict everyday racism—they disrupt dominant narratives and highlight systemic racial inequalities online and offline.

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Does Race Matter for Police Use of Force? Evidence from 911 Calls

This study investigates whether the race of a civilian influences the likelihood that police officers use force during 911 dispatches. Using a large dataset linking police use of force to the race of both civilians and dispatching officers, the authors find that Black civilians are more likely to experience force—especially when the responding officer is white.

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Generation Why: The Sociology and Psychology of Intergenerational Conflict

Relationships & Attachment

In Brief: Intergenerational conflict is a recurring social phenomenon that reflects discrepancies in value systems, behavioral patterns, and modes of

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The Architecture of Delusion: Heuristics, Extremism, and the Mechanics of Mass Delusion

Politics & Policy, Media & Misinformation

In Brief: Mass delusion is rarely the result of a sudden break from reality; it is a gradual capture of

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The High-Fidelity Crowd: Social Identity, Collective Effervescence, and the Cultural Divide in Mega-Fandoms

Culture & Everyday Life

In Brief: A concert is more than a musical performance; it is a high-stakes psychological ritual. By examining the contrasting

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The Politeness Protocol: Social Influence, Power Dynamics, and the Psychology of Control

In Brief: Politeness is often viewed as a lubricant for social friction, but a deeper scientific analysis reveals it as

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