Lesson 6 Flashcards
prejudice
is a negative feeling or attitude towards an individual or group even if it lacks basis (Allport, 1958).
stereotype
refers to the negative opinion about a person or group based on incomplete knowledge.
discrimination
refers to negative actions towards members of a specific social group that may be manifested in avoidance, aversion, or even violence (Franzoi, 1986).
Social Learning Theory
States that Prejudice is simply passed along sometimes for generations, and is reinforced by institutions such as family, school and media (traditional and social) (Altermeyer, 1981).
Social Identity Theory
may also be due to one’s tendency to think highly of oneself and of the group to which one belongs, resulting in the denigration (belittling) of the attributes of others outside it (Tajfel and Turner, 1979).
racism
is the belief that one’s own cultural or racial heritage is innately superior to that of others, hence, the lack of respect or appreciation for those who belong to a ‘different race.’
sexism
is a system of attitudes, actions and institutional structures that subordinates women on the basis of their sex (Megginis & Ochlberg, 1991).
heterosexism?
is negative attitudes against lesbians and gay men (LGBTQ+Community).
classism?
is distancing and perceiving the poor as ‘the other’ (Lott, 1995).
linguicism?
is negative attitudes members of the dominant language groups hold against non-dominant language groups (Chen-Hayes, Chen-Athar nd.).
ageism?
is negative attitudes held against the young or the elderly.
‘looksism’
is prejudice against those who do not measure up to the standard of beauty. The usual victims are those who are overweight, the undersized, and the dark-skinned (Nario-Galace, 2003).
religious intolerance?
is prejudice against those who are followers of religions other than one’s own.
tolerance?
is the respect, acceptance, and appreciation of the rich diversity of cultures and various forms of human expression. It is the foundation of democracy and human rights (UNESCO, 1995).