Reactions of Beneficiaries to Preferential Treatment: A Reality Check
研究通过76名少数族裔男性和170名白人女性公交司机或维修工的真实数据，发现受益者对平权行动的反应取决于其对政策的信念及对群体歧视的情绪，而非性别差异。
This study investigates the reactions of men from minority groups and White women who were selected through preferential treatment. The selection procedure allowed for group membership to be taken into account only after the qualifications of candidates were successfully established. Participants, 76 men from minority groups and 170 White women, worked as bus drivers or maintenance workers, which were the two job categories targeted by the affirmative action program in place. Contrary to previous studies, it was found that men and women did not differ in their reactions. Moreover, this study revealed that work related self-evaluations, work motivation, and satisfaction were contingent upon one's beliefs about affirmative action, and emotional reactions to discrimination against one's group. Theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.