Stereotypes & Prejudice

What is the impact of prejudice on individuals and society?

• Reduced systemic inequalities

• Increased opportunities for all

• Enhanced social cohesion

• The impact of prejudice on individuals and society includes discrimination, stereotyping, marginalization, unequal opportunities, social exclusion, psychological harm, systemic inequalities, hindered social cohesion, and limited progress.

Define the concept of stereotypes and provide an example.

• Stereotypes are always accurate representations of reality.

• Stereotypes are scientific facts about a particular group of people.

• An example of a stereotype is the belief that all elderly people are tech-savvy.

• Stereotypes are oversimplified ideas or beliefs about a particular group of people. They are often based on assumptions and can lead to unfair judgments. An example of a stereotype is the belief that all teenagers are lazy and rebellious.

How do stereotypes influence our perceptions of others?

• Stereotypes lead to accurate and unbiased judgments of individuals

• Stereotypes create biased judgments and expectations about certain groups of people, influencing how we perceive and interact with them.

• Stereotypes promote diversity and inclusivity

• Stereotypes have no impact on our perceptions of others

Identify a common stereotype and analyze its harmful consequences.

• Stereotyping all elderly individuals as technologically illiterate can lead to exclusion and isolation.

• Labeling all Black people as criminals perpetuates systemic racism and unjust policing.

• Identifying all Asians as good at math can lead to overlooking individual differences, creating pressure to conform, and perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes.

• Assuming all women are bad drivers leads to discrimination and unequal treatment.

Discuss the relationship between prejudice and discrimination.

• Prejudice leads to discrimination in some cases, but not always.

• Prejudice is the attitude, discrimination is the behavior.

• Prejudice and discrimination are the same thing.

• Discrimination is the attitude, prejudice is the behavior.

What strategies can be implemented to reduce prejudice in society?

• Implementing education, promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering positive intergroup contact, increasing awareness through media campaigns, and implementing anti-discrimination policies.

• Implementing discriminatory policies

• Spreading misinformation

• Encouraging segregation