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Stereotypes And Prejudice

Stereotypes are oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people, which can lead to inaccurate perceptions. Prejudice refers to preconceived, often negative, attitudes and feelings toward individuals based on their group membership, typically stemming from these stereotypes.

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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...

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Key Terms

Stereotype
An oversimplified belief about a group of people.

Example: Believing all teenagers are irresponsible.

Prejudice
A preconceived opinion or feeling, often negative, towards a group.

Example: Disliking someone because of their ethnicity.

Discrimination
Unfair treatment of individuals based on their group identity.

Example: Not hiring someone because of their gender.

Social Identity
A person's sense of who they are based on their group memberships.

Example: Identifying as a member of a particular culture.

Bias
A tendency to favor one group over another.

Example: Favoring candidates from a specific university.

Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Example: Feeling compassion for someone facing discrimination.

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Key Concepts

StereotypesPrejudiceDiscriminationSocial Identity