Prejudice and Discrimination Toward Immigrants

Prejudice and discrimination toward immigrants, and the consequences of these negative attitudes and behavior, are key determinants of the economic, sociocultural, and civic-political future of receiving societies and of the individuals who seek to make these societies their new home. In this article I review and organize the existing literature on the determinants and nature of prejudice and discrimination toward immigrants, summarizing what we know to date and the challenges in attributing effects to immigrant status per se. I also discuss the consequences of discrimination against immigrants for immigrants themselves, their families, and the societies in which they settle. I conclude by presenting key research questions and topics in this domain that should be at the top of the research agenda for those interested in intergroup relations in this age of mass migration.

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Prejudice and discrimination towards immigrants have significant impacts on the economic, sociocultural, and political future of receiving societies and the individuals who immigrate. This article reviews the existing literature on this topic, discussing the challenges in attributing effects to immigrant status and the consequences of discrimination against immigrants. Furthermore, it presents key research questions and topics for those interested in studying intergroup relations in the age of mass migration.