Thomas Pettigrew reported on coal miners in West Virginia who worked below ground in a completely intergraded environment and a completely segregated one aboveground. He believes the prejudice displayed/or not displayed in this case was due to:

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The most likely reason for the difference in behavior between the integrated underground environment and segregated aboveground environment is the difference in social norms. The miners may have conformed to the norms of segregation aboveground but followed different norms belowground. This suggests that prejudice is not necessarily due to aberrant personality traits, a culture of honor, or competition for jobs, but instead can be influenced by social norms and the environment.

Thomas Pettigrew Reported on Coal Miners in West Virginia Who