Overview
Stereotypes and prejudice are significant social issues that affect how individuals perceive and interact with one another. Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs about groups, while prejudice involves negative feelings towards those groups. Both can lead to discrimination and social division, impac...
Key Terms
Example: Believing all teenagers are irresponsible.
Example: Disliking someone because of their ethnicity.
Example: Not hiring someone because of their gender.
Example: Identifying as a member of a particular culture.
Example: Favoring candidates from a specific university.
Example: Feeling compassion for someone facing discrimination.
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Understanding and interacting effectively with people from different cultures.
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Efforts aimed at promoting equality and addressing social inequalities.
advancedConflict Resolution
Methods and processes for resolving disputes and conflicts.
intermediateKey Concepts
StereotypesPrejudiceDiscriminationSocial Identity