Social Approach: Social Categorisation

Question 1

What is social categorisation?

Answer 1

Dividing people into groups based on shared characteristics.

Question 2

Wha are in/out groups?

Answer 2

Groups we perceive ourselves to be members of (in group) or not (out group).

Question 3

What are stereotypes?

Answer 3

A fixed view of someone based on perceived membership of a social category.

Question 4

What is prejudice and descrimination?

Answer 4

Negative attitudes and harmful behaviour directed at groups or member groups due to perceived shared characteristics.