Prejudice & Discrimination - Intro Flashcards
1
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What is stereotyping?
A
Developing an idea about someone and carrying that idea forward to apply it to other similar people.
2
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What is an example of stereotyping?
A
Someone may see a woman as weak, and then stereotype all women as weak.
3
Q
Stereotypes are common traits attributed to…
A
… a large human group.
4
Q
The original idea that results in a stereotype often come from…
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… something read/ heard (not from 1st-hand experience).
5
Q
Prejudice is…
A
… an attitude.
6
Q
What does prejudice lead to?
A
Discrimination
7
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Discrimination is…
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… an action that is done due to prejudice.
8
Q
When does stereotyping lead to prejudice?
A
When it affects attitude.
9
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What is an example of prejudice?
A
Not only saying that women are weak, but thinking badly (or well) of them because of this.
