James M. Jones Profile

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This paper examines the life and work of psychologist James M. Jones, who devoted his life to developing understanding between the cultural differences that exist between African Americans and other racial groups. It discusses some of his major works and articles written and examines how these contributed to a greater sociological understanding between the races.

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"Jones is most proud of his work with the Minority Fellowship Program, which has professionally supported over one thousand students. When asked about a scholarly achievement that he is proud of but not famous for, Jones says that it would have to be a chapter in the book Off White entitled "Whites are from Mars and O. J. is from Planet Hollywood: Blacks don't support O. J. and Whites Just Don't Get It." This insightful chapter examines the racial divide that exists between being black in America and being white in America through different narratives. These narratives, Jones explains, affect how people think and feel, and ultimately judge and form values. These differences are real, according to Jones, and failure to understand them is failure to "understand and appreciate the nature of diversity in our society" (Terell). Other articles Jones has published include "Psychological Knowledge and the New American Dilemma of Race" and "Cultural Racism: The Intersection of Race and Culture in Intergroup Conflict." He has also co-authored several articles related to prejudice and issues of race relations."

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