PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Realistic Conflict Theory, Ambivalent Sexism, Symbolic Racism
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Chapter 11 - stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination (pgs. What can be done to eliminate or reduce their impact: 3 general perspectives that shed light on these issues: The economic perspective: identifies the roots of much intergroup hostility in the competing interests that set many groups apart from one another. The motivational perspective: emphasizes the psychological needs and wishes that lead to intergroup conflict. Discrimination: negative or harmful behavior toward an individual because of the person"s membership in a group. Civil rights laws in the u. s. are specifically designed to uncouple prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory actions) Modern racism latant, explicit racism in much of the world is now relatively rare, but modern racism still exists. Modern racism: people hold overtly egalitarian attitudes (and reject explicitly racist beliefs) while unconsciously holding negative attitudes and exhibiting more subtle forms of prejudice. If the situation offers no justification or disguise for discriminatory action, their responses will conform to their egalitarian values.
