How Discrimination Narratives Resolve Ambiguity: The Case of Islamophobia in Quebec
Jan Doering
Abstract:Discrimination frequently appears in ambiguous rather than overt forms. How do individuals manage the challenges associated with ambiguous discrimination, such as classifying incidents of negative but ambiguous treatment? Building on studies of microaggressions and perceived discrimination, this article develops an explanation rooted in a novel theory of discrimination narratives. Discrimination narratives express collective beliefs about discrimination’s patterns and features, which enable individuals to reso… Show more
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