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Racial Resentment Attitudes Among White Millennial Youth: The Influence of Parents and Media

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  • Angie Maxwell
  • Stephanie R. Schulte

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Objective We examine levels of racial resentment among white Millennial youth. In addition, we explore the individual‐level determinants of racial resentment among this group, with specific attention given to the potential role of political socialization and social media. Methods Using a national survey of parents and children collected in October 2012 immediately prior to the U.S. presidential election, we examine the individual‐level predictors of racial resentment among white respondents (n = 613) who are 18 years old and younger. We test several competing explanations of racial resentment among Millennial youth, including demographic differences, traditional media use, social media use, general societal views, and levels of racial resentment among parents. Results Our findings suggest that white American Millennial youth may be slightly more racially progressive than their parents, and parental racial attitudes remain strong predictors of youth racial attitudes. In addition, some forms of social media may help to reduce levels of racial resentment.

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  • Angie Maxwell & Stephanie R. Schulte, 2018. "Racial Resentment Attitudes Among White Millennial Youth: The Influence of Parents and Media," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 99(3), pages 1183-1199, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:99:y:2018:i:3:p:1183-1199
    DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12488
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