Names are important signifiers of identity, but for many ethnic minority–group members, names trigger discriminatory responses. Name anglicization (or name whitening) is one proactive response to ward off anticipated discrimination and to signal assimilation. We review evidence suggesting that name anglicization may reduce discrimination (compared with using an original ethnic name), but it burdens minority-group members and is linked to lower well-being. We suggest a solution to this dilemma: training proper pronunciation of ethnic names. We provide a model of how this simple intervention may improve interethnic interactions, signal inclusion, and reduce prejudice in both ethnic majority- and minority-group members.

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名字很重要：名字“美白”对少数民族歧视和福祉的影响


名字是身份的重要标志，但对于许多少数民族成员来说，名字会引发歧视性反应。名称英语化（或名称白化）是一种主动反应，旨在避免预期的歧视并发出同化信号。我们回顾了一些证据，表明名字英语化可能会减少歧视（与使用原始种族名字相比），但它给少数群体成员带来了负担，并与较低的福祉相关。我们建议解决这个困境：训练民族名称的正确发音。我们提供了一个模型，说明这种简单的干预如何改善种族间的互动、信号包容性并减少对多数族裔和少数族裔成员的偏见。