Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotyping (Video)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping.

Prejudice

A usually negative attitude towards someone based on social category, often linked to stereotypes.

Stereotype

A generalised belief about a group/individuals based on specific traits.

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of people, often based on prejudice or stereotypes.

Social stigma

The disapproval, discrimination, or devaluation of a person based on their association with a stigmatised group.

Internalisation of others’ evaluations

When individuals absorb the negative beliefs about themselves, changing their actions.

Social Learning Theory

A theory proposing that prejudice and other attitudes are learned via observation, reinforcement, and modelling.

Association

Linking a group with particular traits or stereotypes - forms prejudice.

Reinforcement

Encouraging prejudiced statements/behaviours.

Modelling

Imitating the prejudiced beliefs/behaviours of others.

Reverse discrimination

Policies or practices that favour the judged groups.

Explicit forms of discrimination

Open, direct discriminatory actions that are illegal or socially censored.