Material Leslie Maxwell kennasnana@email.phoenix.edu May 13, 2012 Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Stereotypes Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs in a particular group of people. Stereotypes are usually based on race, ethnicity, or gender. Someone that is judged by their membership in a group instead of on their own individual differences. Prejudice An opinion of belief learned from environmental factors such
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Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet. Part I Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: * Race * Ethnicity * Religion * Gender * Sexual orientation * Age * Disability Category | Stereotype 1 | Stereotype 2 | Stereotype
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Common Stereotypes Lori Woodard PHI 103 Aaron Novinger May 7, 2012 Running Head: Common Stereotypes
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Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Stereotypes Unreliable, exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take individual differences into account. Prejudice A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, such as a racial or ethnic minority. Labeling theory A social theory that holds that society's reaction to certain behaviors is a major factor in defining the self as deviant. People become `deviant' because certain
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University of Phoenix Material Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |Stereotypes |Are unreliable generalizations about all members of a group without taking the individual into | | |account. | |Prejudice
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University of Phoenix Material Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: Term | Definition | Stereotypes | The exaggerated and unreliable generalization of a group that does not take individual preferences into account. | Prejudice | A negative attitude toward an entire category of people such as racial group or ethnic minority. | Labeling theory | The view of deviance in which someone being labeled as a “deviant” leads a person to engage in deviant behavior. This theory
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to do with one’s mental outlook, and physical capabilities. Robert Butler (1969) defines ageism as the “systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old, just as racism and sexism accomplish this with skin color and gender” (Leon-Guerrero, 2014). This issue of ageism is undoubtedly a social problem, and affects us all differently. The fact that ageism is one of the most socially condoned forms of prejudice against a certain group of people is simply unacceptable (Leon-Guerrero
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Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Stereotypes Unreliable, exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take individual differences into account. Prejudice A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, such as a racial group or ethnic minority. Labeling theory The view of deviance in which someone being labeled as a “deviant” leads a person to engage in deviant behavior. This theory was originated by Howard Becker’s work
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Stereotyping or “a stereotype” is either a negative or positive preconceived thought towards a certain gender, race, religion, or a particular age group, etc. Stereotyping can slip in without a second thought & people frequently never realize they’re stereotyping since they’re used to it. Individually, we all stereotype things whether we notice it or not. That is called unconscious bias. Where our brain makes automatic judgements. For example; from thinking certain animals are always extremely aggressive
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Stereotyping are opinions or ideas based on unjust opinions, ideas or unreliable generalizations about a person or group whereas Discrimination is when a person or group uses prejudice or stereotypes in taking action by denying equal rights and opportunities to these individuals and groups. So, in short prejudice and stereotypes are negative attitudes, opinions and ideas and discrimination would be to take these feelings into actions. • What are the causes of discrimination? I believe discrimination
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