PSYC 3480 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ambivalent Sexism, Role Theory, Ageism
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Discuss research evidence regarding the relationship between perceivers" ethnicity and. 1. the gender stereotypes they apply to others and between targets" ethnicity and gender stereotypes applied to them. Ppl from diff ethnic backgrounds vary in the degree to which they believe the ideal traits for females are different from those in men. Ppl combine info about the gender and ethnicity so they create a variety of gender stereotypes. Ppl belong to many social groups so consider all dimensions of someone"s identity ex age, ethnicity, social class, sex orientation, ableness all play in the stereotype. Research shows blacks are least likely to adhere to rigid gender stereotypes. 2. processes and social role theory can account for these stereotypes. Communion = concern for your relationship with other ppl. Agency = a concern for your own self-interest. Terms like competitive and self-confident are stereotyped as masculine.
