Recent Studies Show Interracial Roommates Reduce Prejudice, Except for Asian Americans

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New York Times: Interracial Roommates Can Reduce Prejudice

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology: The effect of university roommate contact on ethnic attitudes
and behavior (pdf)

July 8, 2009

Recent studies show that roommates of different varied backgrounds, e.g., African American and white students, reduces prejudice, diversifies friendships and even improves academic achievement. The exception is Asian Americans, who become more prejudiced.

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