SOCIAL CHALLENGES

Question 1

Intersectionality

Answer 1

Social identities (like race, gender, economic class, etc) intersect to create complex and overlapping experiences within majority and minority groups

Question 2

Identity Conflict

Answer 2

The internal struggle an individual experiences when their unique personal values, beliefs, and characteristics (personal identity) clash with the expectations or norms of the social groups they belong to (social identity)

Question 3

Social Identity Theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979)

Answer 3

–> People derive part of their self-concept from membership in groups
* Each of us strives to enhance our self esteem, which has two components ― (personal & social identity)

• ‘in-group’ = the group someone identifies with most strongly
• ‘out-group’ = the group they do not belong to

Question 4

Stigma

Answer 4

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
An attribute or characteristic that is devalued in a particular social context

▪ Virtual = the expectations we place on others

▪ Actual = the attributes someone actually possesses

Question 5

3 types of Stigma (Goffman)

Answer 5

1. stigma of the body
2. stigma of the mind
3. stigma of group identities

Question 6

3 types of people in Stigma (Goffman)

Answer 6

1. Own
2. Wise
3. Normails

Question 7

Stigma levels of analysis

Answer 7

–> Individual Level
- Anticipated stigma
- Enacted stigma
- Internalized Stigma

–> Interpersonal Level
▪ Social interaction

–> Societal Level
▪ Environment; policy; access and opportunity; etc.

Question 8

ABC’s of Bias …

Answer 8

A = Affective component: Prejudice
- Overt (old)
- Covert (New)
B = Behavioral component: Discrimination
C = Cognitive component: Stereotype

Question 9

Prejudice

Answer 9

• Cognitive Perspective
• Economic Perspective
• Motivational Perspective