http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/science_society/racial_disparity/ Summaries of scientific research on racial disparity in today's society. en-us Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:05:02 EST Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:05:02 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/science_society/racial_disparity/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120209172805.htm New research suggests that unrelated individuals may be mistakenly identified as genetic family members due to inaccurate genetic assumptions. This is particularly relevant when considering familial searching: a new technique which extends forensic identification to family members of individuals with profiles in offender/arrestee DNA databases. In a new study, researchers show that false familial identification may be more likely for individuals with particular genetic backgrounds; for example, in the USA, those of Asian or Native American descent. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:28 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120209172805.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120127135938.htm Girls are not as good at playing football as boys, and they do not have a clue about cars. Instead they know better how to dance and do not get into mischief as often as boys. Prejudices like these are cultivated from early childhood onwards by almost everyone, a researcher asserts. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:59:59 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120127135938.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124093144.htm Working mothers may be busy, but they like it that way. A recent study of employed moms finds that most would work even if they didn't have to, but they're also looking for new ways to negotiate the demands of mothering and the pressures to be an "ideal" employee. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:31:31 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124093144.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120112134332.htm Racial discrimination may be harmful to your health, according to new research. In the study, the authors examined data containing measures of social class, race and perceived discriminatory behavior and found that approximately 18 percent of blacks and 4 percent of whites reported higher levels of emotional upset and/or physical symptoms due to race-based treatment. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:43:43 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120112134332.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110173453.htm Care for Asian-American heart attack patients improved between 2003 and 2008, according to a new study. The study found Asian-Americans and whites received about the same level of care, and that differences in care between the two groups decreased over time. The study is significant because little is known about the treatment and outcomes of Asian-Americans who've suffered a heart attack. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:34:34 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110173453.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110151722.htm Greater access to features of high-quality primary care -- comprehensiveness, patient-centeredness and extended office hours -- is associated with lower mortality, according to a new national U.S. study. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:17:17 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110151722.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110114525.htm A new study is refuting the "tiger mother" approach to parenting that pushes children to excel at all costs. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:45:45 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110114525.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120109212023.htm Over the past 10 years, Americans drank more sugar-sweetened beverages than ever making these drinks the single largest dietary factor in the current obesity epidemic. In a new study, researchers estimated that if a higher, penny-per-ounce tax were imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages, it would result in an approximately 15 percent reduction in consumption and reduce the prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:20:20 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120109212023.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106135948.htm We generally think that views about how to integrate a diverse society depend on people's positions in that society -- that is, whether they're in the racial, religious, or cultural majority or a member of a minority. In the US, "people tend to believe that blacks prefer pluralism and whites prefer assimilation," says a psychologist. Assimilation asks minorities -- whether newly arrived or historically rooted -- to drop their cultural identities and adopt the ways of the majority. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:59:59 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106135948.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221151718.htm An international study of holiday shopping and religion finds that dominant religious groups are more likely to experience "consumption mass hysteria" while shoppers in minority religions may view malls and stores much differently: as central meeting places that "can play an active role in the creation of a sacred event." Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:17:17 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221151718.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140627.htm Where does prejudice come from? Not from ideology, say the authors of a new article. Instead, prejudice stems from a deeper psychological need, associated with a particular way of thinking. People who aren't comfortable with ambiguity and want to make quick and firm decisions are also prone to making generalizations about others. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:06:06 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111221140627.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111214162103.htm It may be that a person can become callous enough to commit human atrocities because of a failure in the part of the brain that's critical for social interaction. A new study suggests this function may disengage when people encounter others they consider disgusting. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:21:21 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111214162103.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111209171944.htm Research shows that feeling good about your country also makes you feel good about your own life -- and many people take that as good news. But a political scientist and a sociologist suspected that the positive findings about nationalism weren't telling the whole story. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:19:19 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111209171944.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111208121400.htm Researchers have shown that the more cohesive a group appears -- be it a corporation, political party, governmental entity, pro sports team or other organization -- the more likely it is that people will hold its members less responsible for their own individual actions. The study area raises questions about decision-making, blame, moral judgment and the effects of a strong brand image. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:14:14 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111208121400.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111201174227.htm Evolutionary psychologists suspect that prejudice is rooted in survival: Our distant ancestors had to avoid outsiders who might have carried disease. Research still shows that when people feel vulnerable to illness, they exhibit more bias toward stigmatized groups. But a new study suggests there might be a modern way to break that link. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:42:42 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111201174227.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111201094758.htm Children's reasoning about language and race can take unexpected turns, according to researchers, who found that for younger white children in particular, language can loom larger than race in defining a person's identity. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:47:47 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111201094758.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111107162730.htm Substance use is widespread among adolescents in the United States, particularly among those of Native American, white, Hispanic and multiple race/ethnicity, and these groups are also disproportionally affected by substance-related disorders, according to a new report. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:27:27 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111107162730.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111103161830.htm New research shows there is substantial variation in the first-time divorce rate when it is broken down by race and education. But, there is also evidence that a college degree has a protective effect against divorce among all races. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111103161830.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027152039.htm Despite having the second-lowest smoking rate in the nation, California is still home to nearly 2.5 million children under the age of 12 who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a new policy brief. Among the most affected are African-American children, 12.6 percent of whom live in homes where smoking is permitted, three times the rate of any other socioeconomic group. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027152039.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111021074734.htm New research suggests African-Americans have a higher burden of multiple, large-joint osteoarthritis (OA), and may not be recognized based on the current definition of "generalized OA." African-Americans were also more likely to have knee OA, but less likely to be affected by hand OA than Caucasians according to new findings. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111021074734.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020122315.htm It has been well-documented that minorities are subject to discrimination in product pricing and customer service. What is startling is the result of a new study that shows that sometimes ill treatment can make African-American consumers voluntarily pay more for goods and services than they would normally, as well as pay more than their Caucasian counterparts. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020122315.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111017102550.htm A new statistical approach to address the problem of bias in self-reporting has been developed. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:25:25 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111017102550.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111016212014.htm White children are far more likely to receive cranial computed tomography scans in an emergency department following minor head trauma than are African-American or Hispanic children, a new study has found. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111016212014.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111014080524.htm African-American and Hispanic children are less likely to receive a cranial computed tomography scan in an emergency department following minor head trauma than white children, according to new research. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:05:05 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111014080524.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113802.htm Researchers have long claimed that physical abuse and marginalization lead to criminal activity. However, women in prison are taught to overlook socioeconomic issues and blame only themselves for their behavior, according to a new study. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:38:38 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113802.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113347.htm A new study finds that Black Canadians with darker skin are more likely to report poorer health than Black Canadians with lighter skin. The study also suggests that a mismatched racial identity can negatively affect health. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:33:33 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012113347.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011112759.htm According to an Israeli researcher, the age of "coming out" has dropped dramatically in the last 25 years. He also discovered that family support was far more central to these teens' sense of well-being than peer support. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:27:27 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011112759.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011101959.htm Physicians who primarily treat Latino patients don't feel they can provide them high quality care, report researchers. Among the reasons -- inadequate time with patients, the patients' ability to pay and not adhering to recommended treatments, and difficulties communicating. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011101959.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111007073216.htm A new set of strategies released today by the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System could dramatically improve how the US health care system serves vulnerable populations -- those in the US who are uninsured, low-income, or members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:32:32 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111007073216.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006173620.htm A new study finds that people who lack personal wealth in the form of a car or financial assets are significantly less likely to enter into a first marriage. The results, according to the study's author, shed light on recent changes in marriage patterns in the U.S. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006173620.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006173614.htm New research based on post-hospital arrival data from U.S. trauma centers finds that even after adjusting for differences in injury severity, gun use, and other likely causes of race difference in death from assault, African-Americans have a significantly higher overall post-scene of injury mortality rate than whites. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006173614.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006113613.htm Where you live could play a larger role in health disparities than originally thought, according to a new study. Researchers examined a racially integrated, low-income neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland and found that, with the exception of smoking, nationally reported disparities in hypertension, diabetes, obesity among women and use of health services disappeared or narrowed. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111006113613.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111005170721.htm Two decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect, people with disabilities continue to face difficulties meeting major social needs, including obtaining appropriate access to health care facilities and services. Researchers have now analyzed available information on disparities affecting people with disabilities and highlights barriers that continue to restrict their access to health services. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:07:07 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111005170721.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003161646.htm A new report finds that a slower and later decline in breast cancer death rates among women in poor areas has resulted in a shift in the highest breast cancer death rates from women residing in affluent areas to those in poor areas. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003161646.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003132237.htm New research shows that you can reduce racial prejudice simply by having a person mimic the movements of a member of the race he or she is prejudiced against. The method may work by activating brain mechanisms that contribute to feelings of empathy. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:22:22 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111003132237.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929144713.htm In looking for the culprit as to why people tend to display tinges of racism, sexism or ageism, even towards members of their own group, a research team found that our culture may be partially to blame. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929144713.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926173121.htm Perception of race is altered by cues as simple as the clothes worn. Computerized faces accompanied by business attire were more likely to be seen as white; faces with blue-collar attire were more likely to be seen as black. Tracking study participants' hand movements while using a computer mouse to choose a racial category revealed subtle evidence of bias. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:31:31 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926173121.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926165944.htm Researchers have found that turnover rates are lower among teachers who are of the same race as their school principals. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:59:59 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110926165944.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164507.htm Fewer immigrant women receive mammograms than native-born American women, according to researchers, who note that more immigrant women are getting mammograms now than a decade ago. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:45:45 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164507.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164004.htm The odds of dying appear to increase for patients treated at hospitals with higher proportions of minority trauma patients, although racial disparities may partly explain differences in outcomes between trauma hospitals, according to a new study. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:40:40 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164004.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919163952.htm Blacks and Hispanics have fewer cases of acute leukemia compared to whites but they die at a substantially higher rate, according to a new study. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919163952.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919131609.htm While mammography rates have improved among foreign-born women residing in the United States, these women are still less likely to have undergone breast cancer screening than native-born U.S. women. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919131609.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915084151.htm A new study of interracial marriages in the United States since the 1980s suggests that the racial boundary between blacks and whites continues to break down -- but is not yet close to disappearing. Marriages between African Americans and whites increased rapidly between 1980 and 2008, outpacing the rate of unions between whites and other ethnic and racial groups, including Latinos, Asian Americans and American Indians. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:41:41 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915084151.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914143630.htm Why are African Americans more likely than Caucasians to be not only diagnosed with head and neck cancer, but also die from the disease? While the answer isn't a simple one, differences in lifestyle, access to care and tumor genetics may, in part, be to blame, according to a new study. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914143630.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914122315.htm The consequences of psychological stress, resulting from racial discrimination, may contribute to racial health disparities in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other age-associated diseases. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110914122315.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913103107.htm Racial minorities have reduced access to high-quality joint replacement care, according to new research. The study shows that African American patients are more likely than Caucasians to receive total knee arthroplasty (or replacement surgery) in low-quality hospitals. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:31:31 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913103107.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908124502.htm To achieve the goals laid out by the White House's Childhood Obesity Task Force, researchers concluded that a shared emphasis on both obesity prevention and treatment strategies is required. Prevention programs alone cannot appropriately tackle the epidemic affecting children who are already obese, particularly minorities. Obesity treatment strategies need to be a key part of the equation. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:45:45 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908124502.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110907124351.htm Racial/ethnic bias by home plate umpires lowers the performance of Major League's minority pitchers, diminishing their pay compared to white pitchers, a new study finds. A researcher says analysis of 3.5 million pitches found minorities responded to racial bias by sacrificing performance and throwing safer balls to limit umpires' subjective judgments. The findings matter when measuring the extent of wage discrimination not only in baseball, but also labor markets generally. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:43:43 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110907124351.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906184218.htm A majority of first-year medical students at a single medical school who were surveyed regarding race and social class preferences had scores consistent with an unconscious preference towards white people and upper social class, although when presented with various clinical scenarios, these biases were not associated with the students' clinical assessments or decision making, according to a new study. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:42:42 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906184218.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906161628.htm Researchers reported that explicit inclusion of disparities in cost-effectiveness analysis, would allow policy makers to identify strategies that would reduce overall cancer risk, reduce disparities between racial ethnic subgroups, and be cost-effective, according to a new study. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906161628.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110830082046.htm A new study examines more than 450 second and fourth graders in New York City with ethnic-minority and -majority backgrounds. Researchers asked children questions pertaining to their anxiety toward school and feelings of belonging in school. Compared to ethnic-majority peers, ethnic-minority children reported more awareness of stigma and higher academic anxiety. Ethnic-minority children in this study also reported high interest in school in the face of stigma. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110830082046.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110829131359.htm Experts agree that financial constraints and an aging population will require America to modify its Social Security system, but some also find that pushing back the eligibility age could be a major concern for those who rely on the program the most. The consequences -- both positive and negative -- of making the country's seniors wait to start claiming benefits are presented in new articles. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:13:13 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110829131359.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823104844.htm Victims of bullying often suffer academically, and this is particularly true for high achieving black and Latino students, according to new research. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:48:48 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823104844.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110818190604.htm Newspaper accounts of black executions in the old South reveal a social history that intersects race with crime and punishment. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:06:06 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110818190604.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110818142734.htm Black applicants from 2000-2006 were 10 percentage points less likely than white applicants to be awarded research project grants from the U.S. National Institutes of Health after controlling for factors that influence the likelihood of a grant award, according to a new study. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:27:27 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110818142734.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110815143925.htm The south and southwest sides of Chicago suffer the most in terms of residents' health and access to basic health resources, according to a new study of 77 Chicago neighborhoods. The study was released on the eve of the city's new agenda to improve residents' health. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110815143925.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110802091045.htm A national transplant policy change designed to give African-American patients greater access to donor kidneys has sliced in half the racial disparities that have long characterized the allocation of lifesaving organs, new research suggests. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110802091045.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110801132535.htm Researchers have found that financial and domestic problems escalate for those who settle claims for work-related back injuries, striking African-Americans, the poor and the young hardest. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:25:25 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110801132535.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727151440.htm Foreign-born Latinos living in the United States are much less likely to spend for health care and when they do are more likely to pay out-of-pocket for heath care when compared with the white population, but, over time, that disparity shrinks for naturalized Latinos the longer they stay in the country. But, for non-citizen Latinos, the disparities on health care spending remain large over time. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727151440.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110725123357.htm The largest, most comprehensive evidence-based guidelines to immigrant health -- designed to help Canadian physicians meet the unique needs of this group -- have just been published. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:33:33 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110725123357.htm