Family history and attitudes toward out-groups: evidence from the European refugee crisis

Can leveraging family history reduce xenophobia? Building on theories of group identity, we show that a family history of forced relocation leaves an imprint on future generations and can be activated to increase sympathy toward refugees. We provide evidence from Greece and Germany, two countries th...

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Main Authors: Dinas, E, Fouka, V, Schläpfer, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: University of Chicago Press 2021