Rachel Steele

Education

University of Massachusetts-Amherst, PhD, Social Psychology, 2016
University of San Diego, MA, Peace and Justice Studies, 2005
Seattle Pacific University, BA, Psychology, 2002

Bio

Dr. Steele teaches courses in the area of Social Processes including Social Psychology, Psychology of Power and Privilege, Political Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Attitudes and Attitudes Changes, and a core course, Research Methods. Her research lab on Intergroup Relations and Prejudice is currently analyzing qualitative data on people’s beliefs about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Research Interests

Dr. Steele's research interests include (1) the psychological causes and consequences of group-based oppression and discrimination based on social identities such as race, religion, immigration status, sexual orientation, and gender identity, (2) the role of social media in shaping cultural dialogue about racism and other forms of oppression, (3) attitudes toward climate change and how they are related to equity and social justice, and (4) responses to intergroup reconciliation and justice efforts such as public apologies and reparations.
Teaching Philosophy

My commitment to mentoring in the context of a liberal arts education informs my teaching philosophy. I help students foster critical thinking by challenging them to apply knowledge in new ways. I strive to meet students where they are in their experience and preparedness for each course I teach. Social justice is a central part of my teaching, research, and community involvement.
Selected Publications

Steele, Rachel R. (2023) Moral typecasting explains evaluations of undocumented immigrants. vol. 11. no. 1. pp. 348-361. Journal of Social and Political Psychology.

Steele, Rachel R., Schlehofer Copper, Michele M., Sharma, Ritu and Mitra, Deeya Teaching antiracism with a hybrid intercultural exchange course. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Steele, Rachel R., Bengali, Sakina, Richardson, Gwynne, Disbennett, Mackensie and Othman, Yasmeen (2021) Muslim women negotiating their identity in the era of the Muslim ban. Journal of Gender Studies.

Steele, Rachel R., Rovernpor, Daniel R., Lickel, Brian and Denson, Thomas F. (2019) Emotion regulation and prejudice reduction follow acute terrorist events: The impact of reflection before and after the Boston marathon bombings. vol. 22. no. 1. pp. 43-56. Group Process and Intergroup Relations.

Steele, Rachel R., Parker, Michael T. and Lickel, Brian (2015) Bias within because of threat from outside: The effects of an external call for terrorism on anti-Muslim attitudes in the United States. vol. 6. no. 2. pp. 193-200. Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Current Courses
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Awards/Honors

Fulton School Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2023

Presented by Fulton School

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President’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award, 2022

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Professional Memberships

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues is a professional society largely comprised of social scientists. SPSSI holds an annual conference and publishes three academic journals: the Journal of Social Issues, Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, and Social Issues and Policy Review.

International Society for Political Psychology

The International Society for Political Psychology is a professional society of academics and professionals in the areas of psychology, political science, international relations and politics. They host an annual conference and publish two academic journals: Political Psychology and Advances in Political Psychology.

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Rachel Steele

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