chapter 8 prejudice Flashcards
what does prejudice involve?
involves a judgement, usually considered an attitude, but specifically focuses on people.
prejudice usually involves negative attitude towards people
ex hitlers view on jews
highly used definition of prejudice?
holding a negative ATTITUDE towards the members of a group, based solely on their membership of that group.
plus
-individual characteristics or behaviour is overlooked.
describe majority group and minority?
-majority group hold negative attitudes
towards members of a minority group
-‘ingroup’ vs. ‘outgroup’
in-group believe superior believe minority don’t belong and believe they are more important and powerful.
distinguish between old fashioned prejudice and modern
old fashion
- openly reject out group
- views are recognised
- believe and express strong racial stereotyped
modern
- more subtle
- expressed in ways majority will accept
- keep real views private do not share openly
- reflect unfavourable way