prejudice & discrimination

prejudice can be defined as deep-seated beliefs about a specific group. It is typically a negative attitude towards a person or a group of ppl

stereotypes - certain generalizations we have about a group of people. they’re difficult to change & are often overgeneralized to a group of ppl. but they are “important” for comprehending a large amount of information

discrimination - treating ppl unfairly based on their group membership. is often used to maintain dominance & power

• racism is a form of discrimination that provides advantages to one’s ingroup & disadvantages to one’s outgroup

categorization forms the basis of Realistic Group Conflict Theory & social identity theory

• categorization occurs automatically

• factors such as proximity & similarity facilitate the process

• ingroup favoritism & outgroup discrimination are products of categorization

implicit bias - prejudice or social biases that may be operating at the unconscious level

misinformation about immigrants & a lack of understanding can result in negative stereotypes & discrimination