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Ch 8: Prejudice

Ch 8: Prejudice. Part 3: Oct. 22, 2012. What causes prejudice (cont.). 2) Cognitive factors – example based on ingroup / outgroup distinctions: “ Blue-eyed/Brown-eyed exercise” by Jane Elliott Background of the exercise: Day 1 vs. Day 2. Blue-eyed Video.

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Ch 8: Prejudice

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  1. Ch 8: Prejudice Part 3: Oct. 22, 2012

  2. What causes prejudice (cont.) • 2) Cognitive factors – example based on ingroup/outgroup distinctions: • “Blue-eyed/Brown-eyed exercise” by Jane Elliott • Background of the exercise: • Day 1 vs. Day 2

  3. Blue-eyed Video • Effects for the group ‘on the bottom’? • Elliott’s main point? • Criticisms of Elliott’s exercise:

  4. What causes prejudice? (cont.) • 3) Culture • Importance of socialization by parents, peers, media, etc. • Gender stereotype examples • Correlation between parents’ stereotypes & kids’ • Links to parenting behaviors & kids’ play behaviors

  5. Media effects – • Images may indicate how men/women should look • Research evidence of ‘face-ism’ • What is this effect? • Archer’s research on face-ism • Gender differences - • Perceptions of the target?

  6. Are stereotypes automatic? • Devine – distinguish automatic & controlled processing of info • Automatic: • Controlled: • Cognitive effort involved in controlled processing • When it is difficult to engage in 2nd step?

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