Members of dominant groups that inflict injustices on subordinate groups are not always aware that they are the perpetrators of injustice. This can be equally true for groups that have a history of dominance and subjugation, such as whites and males, as well as for groups with a much shorter history, such as those in the "inner circle" at the office or the "popular girls" in high school. In this talk, I will discuss how members of dominant groups can become less motivated to diminish injustice if they become aware of their group's role in maintaining that injustice. This occurs because the awareness leads to the realization that one may become the target of the subordinate group members' dissatisfaction or rebellion. This results in the subordinate group being perceived as a potential threat to oneself, one's group, and the societal order. Recent research has shown that threat leads to increased adherence to political conservatism. Because political conservatism is associated with less egalitarian preferences and increased acceptance of the status quo, increasing awareness of injustice can paradoxically lead to efforts to sustain it.