Does inequality foster xenophobia? Evidence from the German refugee crisis.
Why does immigration trigger xenophobic backlash in some regions but not in others? This study focuses on economic inequality as a moderator of backlash against immigration. Drawing on prior cross-national work, I argue that inequality fosters a sense of relative deprivation among natives, increases...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Ethnic & Migration Studies Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 359 - 379 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2024
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