“An individual may become aware that their sexual fantasies are racially charged or socially inappropriate. As a result, they might attempt to suppress or rationalize their desire by identifying as a supporter of racial equality or anti-racism. This cognitive dissonance leads to a justification of their fantasies as expressions of appreciation for diversity, rather than as symptoms of internalized racial bias.” DesireRaceIdentityHuman BehaviorStereotypesSocial PsychologyCognitive DissonanceRacial BiasFetishizationInternalized Racism Book:The Fetish of Welcome Source: The Fetish of Welcome