Exploring the utility of eye tracking for sociological research on race.
Br J Sociol
; 75(1): 65-72, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
One part of the social construction of race is the symbolic association of given physical features with different races. This research note explores the utility of eye tracking for sociological research on racial perception, that is, for determining what race someone 'looks like.' Results reveal that participants gave greatest attention to targets' hair. This was especially so when targets of all races had straight hair or when a target identified as Black/White mixed-race. The mixed-race results in particular provide physiological evidence of the theory of multiracial dissection. We conclude by suggesting that eye tracking can be useful to sociologists by revealing subconscious tendencies and biases which, once identified, can be consciously addressed in service to reducing social disparities.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Grupos Raciais
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Tecnologia de Rastreamento Ocular
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Sociol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos