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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the Psychology of Diversity offers a highly accessible examination of diversity to show students how to understand social and cultural differences in today’s society. Taking a psychological perspective, authors B. Evan Blaine and Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley explore how individuals construct their view of social diversity and how they are defined and influenced by it. The book covers traditional topics like categorization and stereotypes, sexism, racism, and social stigma, as well as non-traditional topics like sexual orientation-based prejudice, weight and appearance-based prejudice, diversity on television, and age stereotypes and ageism. The
Fourth Edition confronts the credibility crisis that has surfaced in the academic psychological research community by following parameters for the research that is presented.
Trade Review"A clear, approachable text that covers issues related to diversity and prejudice, both in a broad sense and with a narrow focus on several examples (racism, sexism, etc.)."
"An easily readable introduction to the psychology of diversity, with clear discussions of relevant phenomena including stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination."
-- Dory Schachner
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity Diversity Is Social Difference Making Sense of Diversity The Psychology of Diversity: A Conceptual Framework Summary Chapter 2 Categorization and Stereotyping: Cognitive Processes That Shape Perceived Diversity Social Categorization The Neuropsychology of Categorization Stereotyping Consequences of Social Categorization and Stereotyping for Perceiving Diversity Summary Chapter 3 Stereotypes Expressed: Social Processes That Shape Diversity The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Stereotypes Expressed in the Media Summary Chapter 4 Prejudice: Evaluating Social Difference Prejudice: Basic Concepts Self-Esteem and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Define and Defend Ourselves Anxiety and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Reassure Ourselves Summary Chapter 5 Understanding Racial Stereotypes and Racism Race and Ethnicity Racial Stereotypes Racism Summary Chapter 6 Understanding Gender Stereotypes and Sexism Gender Stereotypes Gender Differences and Similarities Explaining Gender Differences Summary Chapter 7 Sex Stereotypes and Heterosexism Sexual Minority Categories and Sexual Orientation Summary Chapter 8 Obesity Stereotypes and Weightism Obesity Stereotypes Weightism: Weight-Based Prejudice and Discrimination The Psychological and Social Consequences of Weightism Summary Chapter 9 Age Stereotypes and Ageism Old-Age Categorization and Stereotyping Old-Age Prejudice Are Old-Age Stereotypes Self-Fulfilling Prophecies? Discrimination of Older Workers Summary Chapter 10 Social Stigma: The Experience of Prejudice Understanding Stigma: Basic Components Dimensions That Affect Stigma Implications of Stigma for Identity: Mindfulness and Stereotype Threat Summary Chapter 11 Coping With Social Stigma Social Consequences of Stigma Psychological Consequences of Stigma Physical Consequences of Stigma Positive Consequences of Stigma? Coping With Prejudice: Stigma Management Summary Chapter 12 Responding to Social Inequality: Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions for Reducing Prejudice Behavioral Interventions Cognitive Interventions Summary References Index About the Authors
