Linda Tropp
@lindatropp.bsky.social
social psychologist at UMass Amherst, studying intergroup relations, social division, status inequalities, and bridging differences; passionate about translating academic research to make the world a better place.. and dogs 🐾 more at: www.lindatropp.com
agreed. @gordonhodsonphd.bsky.social and I have a paper under review that examines predictors of (a) belief in the existence of systemic racial inequality and (b) support for policies to remedy systemic racial inequality. we would love to read any references you could suggest on the distinction.
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
agreed. @gordonhodsonphd.bsky.social and I have a paper under review that examines predictors of (a) belief in the existence of systemic racial inequality and (b) support for policies to remedy systemic racial inequality. we would love to read any references you could suggest on the distinction.
100%. much of the research we do in my field (social psychology) supports this. feel free to DM if you would like me to share some relevant references. 🙏🏼
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
100%. much of the research we do in my field (social psychology) supports this. feel free to DM if you would like me to share some relevant references. 🙏🏼
in response to your "it appears so" claim, I've heard from faculty (a) "The Chancellor went on record saying that UMass would not join the compact at the last [faculty] Senate meeting" and (b) "to protect academic freedom, stick to the truth and not misinformation to get people to turn out." 🙏🏻
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
in response to your "it appears so" claim, I've heard from faculty (a) "The Chancellor went on record saying that UMass would not join the compact at the last [faculty] Senate meeting" and (b) "to protect academic freedom, stick to the truth and not misinformation to get people to turn out." 🙏🏻
whaaah? this is the first I've heard that.. any sources to which you can link, to verify this?
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
whaaah? this is the first I've heard that.. any sources to which you can link, to verify this?
