|Unreliable, exaggerated generalizations about all members of a group that do not take individual | | |differences into account. Oversimplified image or ides of a particular person or thing. | |Prejudice |Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience. An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed | | |without any knowledge thought or reason.
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|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 sociological approach introduced by Howard Becker that attempts to explain why certain people
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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 sociological approach introduced by Howard Becker that attempts to explain why certain people are viewed as deviants and others engaging in the same behavior are
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Denying someone or some people of their rights due to prejudice of their group or ethnic background Institutional discrimination When business deny someone or some people of their rights because of prejudice or ethnic background Political correctness Refraining from language or actions that offend certain groups Part II Write a 150- to 250-word response to each of the following questions: • How is discrimination different from prejudice and stereotyping? Stereotypes are exaggerated
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|The need for humanity to make the world a smaller more manageable place. To use a phrase to describe| | |groups, etc. | |Prejudice |Negative attitude, thoughts or beliefs, rejecting a group or depriving them of opportunities. | |Labeling theory |If someone is stereotyped as a deviant, than regardless of original intent. One may become a
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University of Phoenix Material Appendix C Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Discrimination The denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary reasons. Institutional discrimination A denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals or groups, resulting from the normal operations of a society. Political correctness Can be an insult, accusation, joke, or the name of an effort to change a society
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Associate Program Material 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
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sitting room’’ The use of stereotypical prejudice gives the reader the impression that Tim Butcher develop this stereotype from the word ‘’black man dozing’’ and ‘’dusty sitting room’ which gives the reader the impression that Tim Butcher is unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information he would need to make fair judgments about the ‘’black man dozing’’ and the ‘’dusty sitting room’’. Also, in the absence of the "total picture’’ this stereotypical prejudice gives the reader ways in many cases
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|Unreliable, exaggerations about all members of a certain, gender, race, ethnicity and/or culture. | | |Doesn’t take individual differences into account | |Prejudice |A negative way of thinking, toward an entire group of people of race, gender, ethnicity and/or | | |culture.
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------------------------------------------------- Associate Program Material 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
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