100119: Psychological Causes and Fight Against Racism

About the Course:

This course consists of two articles on Racisim.
These articles underscore the role of psychology in helping to identify causes of and remedies for racism, discrimination, and other intolerances. The work done by representatives of APA and the United Nations represents an attempt at a coordinated effort to address these issues.

Author

Bridget Murray

About the Author:

APA Monitor staff

Course Objectives:

1. To identify causes of racism and offer potential means of change.

2. To express specific recommendations for a coordinated effort to battle racism and other intolerances.

3. To gain further insight into what each of us can do to assist in efforts to combat racial injustices.