Aug 16, 2023
We’re joined by Dr. Crystal Hoyt, Professor of Leadership
Studies and Psychology at the Jepson School of Leadership at the
University of Richmond. Her scholarship looks at the intersection
of human belief systems and social justice, and in this episode,
she offers us a look into research she and colleagues have
conducted that uncovers unseen influences on both individual
thinking and on shared societal perspectives that in turn
affect wealth inequality and poverty.
Dr. Hoyt shares insights on how mindsets shape our understanding of
social issues, offering a fresh perspective on the state of
American economic inequality and poverty. During our time together,
she also explains how mindsets impact what we believe is
possible, including whether eliminating poverty is achievable.
By helping us understand the different kinds of mindsets, and why
understanding their distinctions matters, we can better
advance anti-poverty policy solutions.
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Resources discussed:
Mindsets of Addiction: Implications for Treatment Intentions -
https://bit.ly/3OCYUsd
Believing in the American Dream Sustains Negative Attitudes toward
Those in Poverty –
https://bit.ly/3sa3bfs
Growth Mindset Messaging in Stigma-Relevant Contexts: Harnessing
Benefits Without Costs -
https://bit.ly/3QFhQcL
The Implications of Mindsets of Poverty for Stigma Against Those in
Poverty - https://bit.ly/44aFPn1
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Our Dream Deferred is produced by APHSA. Editing and sound design
for this episode was done by Bea Mitchell.