PSYC12H3 Lecture Notes - Matthew Shepard, Self Esteem (Song), Gay Bar

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Evidence like this shows that it is important to research the perspective of those who are prejudiced against. Hate motivated crime against gay people case of matthew shepard. Wyoming -> two men were looking for a fight, went to a gay bar, lured matthew sheppard and beat up to death. Wyoming laws have now changed to include sexual orientation in anti-hate crime stories. Let"s look at the target"s point of view. We have look at the perspective of perceiver"s point of view (how do stereotypes emerge, how are stereotypes maintained, who is most likely to be prejudiced, how has prejudice changed over time. None of these questions examine the experiences of those who face prejudice. Lion"s story will never be told as long as the hunter is the one telling the story. Need to know what"s it like to be on the receiving end of things. Possession of a trait/characteristics that is devalued by society.

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