Changing race by changing clothes

Changing race by changing clothes

Changing race by changing clothes Stereotypes and status symbols impact if a face is viewed as black or white

Perception of race is altered by cues as simple as the clothes worn. Computerized faces accompanied by business attire were more likely to be seen as white; faces with blue-collar attire were more likely to be seen as black. Tracking study participants' hand movements while using a computer mouse to choose a racial category revealed subtle evidence of bias.
Source: ScienceDaily: Racial Issues News