Prejudice And Stereotyping

Question 0

What is sexism?

Answer 0

Men are perceived as being competent and independent and women are characterised as being warm and expressive (practical/emotional)

Question 1

Define prejudice

Answer 1

Unfavourable attitudes toward a social group and its members (literally means prejudgment)

Question 2

Why do stereotypes survive?

Answer 2

Kernel of truth
People’s behaviour is interpreted through the lens of the stereotype
People who violate the stereotype are the exception
Stereotypes are often perpetuated through media

Question 3

Explain self-fulfilling prophecies

Answer 3

Sometimes your expectations of a person change the way you interact with them, which then changes their behaviour in line with your negative expectations.

Question 4

Define benevolent sexism

Answer 4

Women are weak and should be protected by men

Question 5

Define hostile sexism

Answer 5

Sexism that is hostile to women

Question 6

Define racism

Answer 6

Is the belief that a particular race is better or worse than another

Question 7

Define aversive racism

Answer 7

Avoiding interaction with someone because of their race

Question 8

When stigmatized groups are conscious that other people might treat them stereotypically, they feel anxiety about their performance. This can impede performance. True or false?

Answer 8

True