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Racial stereotypes and interracial attraction: phenotypic prototypicality and perceived attractiveness of Asians.

Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology - 1 Oct 2011

Wilkins Clara L, Chan Joy F, Kaiser Cheryl R

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What does it take to find a member of a different race attractive? In this research, we suggest that for Whites, attraction to Asians may be based, in part, on stereotypes and variations in Asians' racial appearance. Study 1 reveals that Asians are stereotyped as being more feminine and less masculine than other racial groups-characteristics considered appealing for women but not for men to possess. Study 2...

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PMID: 21988581
DOI: 10.1037/a0024733

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