Research: Stereotypes Might Do Less Damage at HBCUs
DURHAM, N.C. – One of the leading explanations for the Black-white academic achievement gap might need updating. Stereotype threat, the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about the group to which one belongs, has long been identified as a contributing factor, with past research indicating that Black students do worse on tests when they are first reminded of their race.
Source: duke.edu