Description
Book SynopsisPsychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes, and reduction of prejudice and discrimination. It balances a detailed discussion of theories and selected research with applied examples that ensure the material is relevant to students.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and addresses several interlocking themes. It first looks at the nature of prejudice and discrimination, followed by a discussion of research methods. Next come the psychological underpinnings of prejudice: the nature of stereotypes, the conditions under which stereotypes influence responses to other people, contemporary theories of prejudice, and how individualsâ values and belief systems are related to prejudice. Explored next are the development of prejudice in children and the social context of prejudice. The theme of discrimination is developed via discussio
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgmets. 1. Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination. 2. How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination. 3. Social Categorization and Stereotypes. 4. Stereotype Activation and Application. 5. Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice. 6. Individual Differences and Prejudice. 7. The Development of Prejudice in Children. 8. The Social Context of Prejudice. 9. From Prejudice to Discrimination. 10. The Experience of Discrimination. 11. Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation. 12. Age, Ability, and Appearance. 13. Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination. Glossary. Index.
