Racial Stereotypes Among University Students in Malaysia

Khairol Anuar Kamri, Razi Jaafar, Mohd Idham Khalil Mohamed Khamil, Mohd Yazid Abd Aziz and Aizathul Hani Abd Hamid
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Khairol Anuar Kamri: Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Razi Jaafar: Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Mohd Idham Khalil Mohamed Khamil: Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Mohd Yazid Abd Aziz: Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Aizathul Hani Abd Hamid: Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 4554-4564

Abstract: Malaysia is a multiethnic nation comprising a mosaic of various ethnic groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, and others. Diversity is certainly one of the nation’s greatest virtues, yet it poses problems, particularly how to maintain racial unity and harmony. Such a recurring problem is the presence of racial stereotypes negative generalizations or presumptions about a certain ethnic group resulting in discrimination, social injustice, and misinterpretation. In universities such as University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), students from diverse backgrounds often encounter each other daily through social and academic interactions. Social contacts serve as platforms for tolerance and multicultural interaction but also serve to expose hidden biases. The study is aimedto investigate racial stereotype among students in UTHM and to analyse the differences of stereotypes between Malay, Chinese and Indian group among student in UTHM. The findings are anticipated to provide valuable lessons to teachers and policymakers in planning programs that enhance cultural sensitivity, mutual respect, and intercultural understanding among students.

Date: 2025
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