MGT 467 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Stereotype, Ingroups And Outgroups, Identifiability
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Minority (non-dominant) group - those subordinated to majority or dominant group members in terms of power, prestige, and privilege. Does not necessarily refer to groups that are numerically fewer than majority group members. Common characteristics include identifiability, differential power, experience of discrimination, and group awareness. Identifiability - distinguishable differences in the physical or cultural traits of minority and majority group members. Differential power - dominant group"s use of power to control non-dominant groups who have less power. Discrimination - differential and pejorative actions that serve to limit the social, political, or economic opportunities of members of particular groups. Group awareness - self-identification response of minority group members to subordination and discrimination by the majority. Prejudice - irrational, negative attitude about certain groups, that paired with the power to act an absence of sanctions for doing so can lead to discriminatory behavior. Job-related stereotypes: asians, women, overweigh, older workers, etc.
