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Felicia Pratto is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director of Social Psychology at the University of Connecticut, where she researches power dynamics, intergroup relations, and social cognition. She holds an M.A. (1987) and Ph.D. (1988) from New York University. Her work examines inequality through frameworks like Social Dominance Theory and Power Basis Theory, addressing real-world issues including discrimination, political conflict, and social hierarchies.
Her research interests span:
- Power asymmetries in organizational and societal contexts
- Cognitive mechanisms underpinning prejudice and stereotyping
- Cross-cultural validation of dominance hierarchies
- Psychological impacts of colonization and decolonization
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on: 1) Structural determinants of inequality, 2) Cross-cultural power dynamics, and 3) Interventions for bias reduction, with empirical methodologies ranging from multinational surveys to experimental designs.
Honors include:
- Gordon Allport Prize (2011, 2014)
- Morton Deutsch Award (2008)
- Presidency of ISPP (2020-2021)
- Fellowships from APS and APA
As primary advisor, she has mentored 14+ doctoral students including Demis Glasford and Andrew Stewart. She directs the Intergroup Relations Lab and supervises research on power asymmetries.
