Racial and ethnic hostilities are most pronounced when economic resources are __________ and majority group advantage is __________.

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Research has shown that when economic resources are scarce and majority group advantage is threatened, there is a backlash against minority groups, leading to heightened racial and ethnic hostilities. In contrast, when economic resources are abundant and majority group advantage is secure, there is less tension between different racial and ethnic groups.

Racial and Ethnic Hostilities Are Most Pronounced When Economic Resources