Configural face processing fuels racial dehumanization and mistrust
The way our brains process faces can affect how we see different races. When we look at Black faces, our brains may not automatically think of them as human as much as White faces. This can lead to less trust and more stereotyping of Black people. When we see upside-down faces, we are less likely to humanize Black faces compared to White faces. This can contribute to the dehumanization of Black individuals in society. This effect is stronger for Black faces compared to Asian faces. So, the way our brains process faces can play a role in how we view and treat people of different races.