Prescriptive and Proscriptive Stereotypes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a prescription?
A
socially desirable characteristics that people should possess
2
Q
What is a proscription?
A
socially undesirable characteristics that people should not possess
3
Q
What does it mean to be intensified?
A
Must have/avoid
4
Q
What does it mean to be relaxed?
A
should have/avoid
5
Q
What are the reactions to violations?
A
violations go unnoticed, punishment for violations, reward for violations
6
Q
What is the conclusion of this study?
A
that there are different perceptions of what is acceptable, unacceptable and tolerated in each gender
