PSYC12H3 Lecture : Lecture 1
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Prejudice: biased evaluation of a group based on the traits associated with that group. This is the affect it"s the evaluation we have about a group of ppl. Discrimination: negative behaviour/action towards someone based on their group membership. Behaviour bc it"s acting on the prejudice. Stereotype: a set of attributes & traits associated with a group of people (social category). Yes, people hide their racism behind legitimate concerns . For example, i"m not racist, but more examples: In 1990s, 1million ethnic tutsis were killed in 100 days by ethnic hutus despite strong similarities b/w them. Eg) language & culture were similar, yet prejudice was present. Late 90s: economic uncertainty (currency value dropped) led to mass rioting in jakarta due to decreased. Prejudice = chinese-indonesians (1-2% of pop) stores were targeted. Symbolic racism/modern racism: hiding behind legitimate concern . Residents claim they have nothing against muslims and are more concerned about property values, drainage and traffic .
