Social psychologists have long been interested in stereotypes and prejudice, concepts that are typically viewed as being very much interrelated. For example, those who subscribe to the tripartite model of attitudes hold that a stereotype is the cognitive component of prejudiced attitudes (Harding, Proshansky, Kutner, & Chein, 1969;Secord&Backman, 1974). Other theorists suggest that stereotypes are functional for the individual, allowing rationalization of his or her prejudice against a group (Allport, 1954; LaViolette & Silvert, 1951; Saenger, 1953; Simpson & Yinger, 1965). In fact, many classic and contemporary theorists have suggested that prejudice is an inevitable consequence of ordinary categorization (stereotyping) processes (Allport, 1954; Billig, 1985; Ehrlich, 1973; Hamilton, 1981; Tajfel, 1981). The basic argument of the inevitability of prejudice perspective is that as long as stereotypes exist, prejudice will follow. This approach suggests that stereotypes are automatically (or heuristically) applied to members of the stereotyped group. In essence, knowl-edge of a stereotype is equated with prejudice toward the group. This perspective has serious implications because, as Ehrlich (1973) argued, ethnic attitudes and stereotypes are part of the social heritage of a society and no one can escape learning the prevailing attitudes and stereotypes assigned to the major ethnic groups.
This site breaks down what prejudice, discrimination, and racism really mean. The author explains racism in having three key components-(1) People are naturally separated into different groups. (2) The physical characteristics that make people different are not skin deep, but reach down into their core, exposing their soul. (3) The differences between each group cannot change as they are inherited.
This site explores and tries to show different ways to prevent and eliminate prejudice and racism from happening. It gives examples of how to do so regardless of the situation;whether it's school, work, or anywhere. It also goes on to show how to help victims of racism.
We are each burdened with prejudice; against the poor or the rich, the smart or the slow, the gaunt or the obese. It is natural to develop prejudices. It is noble to rise above them. ~Author Unknown
Growing up in north Idaho you don't really see a whole lot of racism played out because it is predominantly white. The racism one would experience is racist jokes or talking down about another race. I have never understood why people are racist and now that I live in San Diego where there are a plethora of races I thought it would be good to pick this chapter on racism and discrimination.
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