University of Wisconsin–Madison
When Janet Shibley Hyde and John DeLamater, professors emeriti of UW–Madison, first published their textbook on human sexuality in 1979, it gave generations of students their first look at the science of sexuality. More than four decades later, two Institute for Diversity Science affiliates have taken up that work as new co-authors with Dr. Hyde …
Black Americans face disproportionately high rates of chronic illness and mental health challenges compared to White Americans. A new study by Institute for Diversity Science (IDS) affiliate Morgan Jerald and colleague Milena Berestko suggests that stress surrounding interracial interactions may play a previously overlooked role in health disparities. Jerald and Berestko, with support from an …
Journal of Black Psychology (2023) Authors: Perkins T., Ward L, Jerald M., Cole E., Avery L. Abstract: Models of self-objectification utilized by the existing literature have been normed with predominantly White samples and may not account for the unique pressures on Black women to engage in beauty practices that prioritize European appearance expectations. Additionally mainstream media have historically …
Social and Personality Psychology Compass (2024) Authors: Angela C. Bell, Kelci Harris, and Morgan C. Jerald Abstract: Many faculty of color (FOC) lack the necessary social and professional support structures to facilitate their successful advancement on the tenure track. We present Flourish, a network for pre-tenure social and personality psychologists of color, as a case …
In this episode, Morgan Jerald talks with Angela Byars-Winston about stereotypes and how they can impact Black women’s well-being. Dr. Jerald discusses a few of the main categories of stereotypes that others may hold about Black women and explains that even if someone doesn’t believe or endorse a stereotype, just being aware of it can …