chapter 8 prejudice

Question 1

what does prejudice involve?

Answer 1

involves a judgement, usually considered an attitude, but specifically focuses on people.
prejudice usually involves negative attitude towards people
ex hitlers view on jews

Question 2

highly used definition of prejudice?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

describe majority group and minority?

Answer 3

-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.

Question 4

distinguish between old fashioned prejudice and modern

Answer 4

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