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Social Attitudes

Social attitudes are enduring evaluations or beliefs individuals hold about people, groups, or social issues, which influence their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These attitudes can be positive, negative, or neutral and are shaped by personal experiences, socialization, and cultural context.

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Social attitudes play a crucial role in shaping how individuals interact with one another and perceive the world around them. They are formed through various influences, including culture, family, and personal experiences. Understanding social attitudes is essential for addressing social issues such...

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Key Terms

Prejudice
A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

Example: Having a negative attitude towards a group without knowing any members of that group.

Discrimination
Unjust treatment of different categories of people.

Example: Refusing to hire someone based on their race.

Stereotypes
Oversimplified ideas about groups of people.

Example: Assuming all teenagers are irresponsible.

Social Norms
Expected standards of behavior within a society.

Example: Shaking hands when meeting someone.

Socialization
The process of internalizing the norms and ideologies of society.

Example: Learning cultural values from family.

Attitude Change
A shift in a person's feelings or beliefs about a subject.

Example: Changing one's view on climate change after education.

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Group Dynamics
Examines how group interactions affect individual attitudes and behaviors.
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Key Concepts

PrejudiceDiscriminationStereotypesSocial Norms