PSYCH 221 Lecture 23: PSYCH 221 - Lecture 23 - Causes of Prejudice
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Psych 221 lecture 23 causes of prejudice. Blaming the victim stems from belief in a just world: victim must have done something to deserve it. Institutional racism and sexism: when institutions support discrimination: segregation laws in the south, climates in which discriminatory roles are the norm, sends message that organization doesn"t value certain groups" contribution. Normative conformity: tendency to go along with the group and not express anti- normative views. If you move from a highly prejudicial environment to one that is less so, prejudice often decreases. Realistic conflict theory: limited resources lead to conflict between groups and result in prejudice and discrimination: fighting over same resources, need a scapegoat (tendency to displace aggression onto groups that are disliked, visible, and relatively powerless) How jewish population was treated in nazi germany: robber"s cave study: young boys become prejudiced towards their competition; brought back together through tasks that benefit both groups. Work together to achieve a common goal.
