Mapping Perceptions in America (Racial Ideology)
We regularly see headlines proclaiming that our demographics predict our beliefs and behavior. Common refrains include: “many dimensions of racism are invisible to white people,” and “Republicans (are) ‘afraid of women voting.’” These headlines suggest that people hold monolithic views with others who share their identities. The Perception Institute has embarked upon a Perception Mapping Project to empirically study whether our social identities predict our perceptions of ourselves and others — and if not, what exactly does shape our values, attitudes, and political behaviors.