Critical Insights on the Measurement of Inter-Minority Empathy

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ABSTRACT This critical evaluation highlights limitations in Makiko Kasai’s study, “The Measurement of Inter-Minority Empathy,” particularly in its narrow definition of minority categories, small and homogenous sample size, and reliance on existing empathy models without integrating intersectionality. While Kasai introduces an innovative empathy scale, the study overlooks critical factors such as the complexity of overlapping minority identities and potential biases in self-reported data. Future research should address these limitations to improve the scale’s inclusivity and practical application across diverse contexts.