The Power of Second Sight: Measuring the Impact of Political Education on Labor Inequality

Awarded External Scholars

Jasmine Hill

University of California, Los Angeles

Co-Funded by:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Project Date:

March 2023

Award Amount:

$30,000

Summary

Research has found the belief that racial inequality is due to cultural or personal differences, as opposed to systemic barriers, is growing amongst Black Americans. Sociologist Jasmine Hill will study the impact of political education (e.g., critical race theory) on Black Americans’ inequality beliefs and susceptibility to predatory inclusion schemes like cryptocurrency. She will conduct a series of survey experiments for her study.

Academic Discipline:

Sociology