Chapter 11 - Living in a Prejudiced World

Social Dominance Theory

a theory about the hierarchical nature of societies, how they remain stable, and how more powerful or privileged groups in a society maintains their advatange

Social Dominance Orientation

a personality trait that corresponds to a person’s support for socioeconomic hierarchy and the belief that different groups should occupy higher and lower positions in societ

Just World Hypothesis

the belief that people get what they deserve in life and deserve what they get

Dehumanization

the attribution of nonhuman characteristics and denial of human qualities to groups (generally to groups other than one’s own)

Anthropomorphism

the attribution of human traits, feelings, and intentions to nonhuman entities

Stereotype Content Model

a model that describes the nature of common group stereotypes, positing that they vary along the two prominent dimensions of warmth and competence

Systemic Inequities

historical or contemporary laws, policies, practices, and norms that advantage some groups in society and disadvantage when it comes to such things as wealth, education, housing, and health care

Stereotype Threat

the fear of confirming the stereotypes that others have about one’s group