PSYB10H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Gordon Allport, Thought Suppression, Role Theory
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The nature of the problem: persistence and change: Racism prejudice and discrimination based on a person"s background; racism exists at several levels. Another way to define racism is as institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one racial group over another. Sexism prejudice and discrimination based on a person"s gender, or as institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one gender (typically men) over another (typically women) Stereotypes as beliefs or associations that link whole groups of people with certain traits or characteristics. Prejudice consists of negative feelings about others because of their connection to a social group. Discrimination behaviours specifically negative behaviours directed against persons because of their membership in a particular group. Blatant racism is becoming increasing less acceptable. Discrimination may be on the rise though in western europe. Modern racism a subtle form of prejudice that surfaces in direct ways whenever it is safe, socially acceptable or easy to rationalize; far more subtle.
