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intergroup contact and social justice  

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  • An enduring belief, with roots in social psychology, is that contact between groups can reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relationships. This entry reviews the origins and evidence of the intergroup contact hypothesis and connects it to more contemporary approaches that address social justice by taking into account sociostructural, identity, and relational issues. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Intergroup Contact and Social Justice]

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