stereotyping/prejudice in class

Question 1

stereotype, prejudice, disc.

Answer 1

stereotype (cognitive, Lippman 1922, gives us info on how to act; categories are useful heuristic) is the idea of a social category, knowledge of that group. Prejudice (affect) evaluates that stereotypes. Discrimination (behvaior)is acting on the prejudice.

Question 2

benevolent sexism/hostile

Answer 2

B: paternalism (men should take care of women), complementary gender diffs (women are better gender, but only in ways that align w role), intimate heterosexuality (men need a woman to be happy)
B makes women think they’re more incompetent compared to H, bc women don’t resist it as much
H: paternalism (men should control women), complementary gender diffs (men are superior), intimate heterosexuality (women should be virgins)

Question 3

changing strong stereotypes

Answer 3

members must have interactions,
equal status,
must pursue common goals,
context should promote equality among members,
members must show counterstereotypical behavior

Question 4

contact and prejudice

Answer 4

not necessarily helpful for reduction