Chapter 3 Reddy

Question 1

Social Justice

Answer 1

The equal distribution of privilege, opportunities and wealth

Question 2

Social Injustice

Answer 2

Occurs when there is unequal distribution of privilege, opportunities, and wealth

Question 3

The gender pay gap is one example of … in the United State

Answer 3

Inequity

Question 4

The … also suffers from gender inequality

Answer 4

Fashion industry

Question 5

Another example of the unequal distribution of privilege is …

Answer 5

Racial inequality which can also be found in the fashion industry

Question 6

Intersectionality

Answer 6

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage

Question 7

Stereotyping

Answer 7

1. A form of classification to help make sense of the complex world based on limited information
2. Learned through direct experience, hearsay, and cultural experience (media)

Question 8

Dangers of Stereotyping

Answer 8

1. Blinder effect: one cue blinds the perceiver to a person’s other qualities
2. Prejudice: one can develop a rigid use of typing in which the perceiver ignores information that conflicts with the stereotype the perceiver holds

Question 9

Implicit Bias

Answer 9

1. Refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner
2. Enacted without an individual’s awareness or intentional control
3. Even if individuals have unconscious biases toward groups of people, these attitudes are able to be changed

Question 10

Microaggressions

Answer 10

1. Small slights that the “majority” make to members of marginalized groups without noticing often due to their implicit biases
2. Often commit microaggressions out of ignorance or surprise at being in the presence of someone who appears different than they are
3. Both individuals and institutions may perform microaggressions

Question 11

How to reduce implicit bias

Answer 11

Should include exposing people to counter-stereotypic examples, developing an understanding of the out-group member, and engaging in positive interactions with members of the out-group

Question 12

Empathy

Answer 12

1. Refers to the ability to understand individuals who are in the outgroups or a part of groups that we do not self-identify with or belong to
2. ability to understand the experiences or expressions of individuals who are not like us
3. Is an approach toward greater understanding of diversity, involves seeking to understand others by considering their backgrounds and life situations, does not require liking someone, assists in avoiding microaggressions
4. Listening to others stories can help increase empathy