Racial/Ethnic Prejudice Discrimination Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the complex issue of racism, defining key terms like prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes. It distinguishes between explicit and implicit racism, supported by studies on bias. Institutional racism is discussed, highlighting its subtle yet pervasive impact. Various theories of prejudice are examined, including scapegoat and authoritarian personality theories. The video concludes with patterns of racial interaction, such as pluralism, assimilation, segregation, and genocide, providing a comprehensive understanding of race dynamics in society.

How does culture theory explain the prevalence of prejudice?

Discuss the impact of social distance on racial prejudice.

What are the four broad patterns of racial interaction described by sociologists?

In what ways can racism lead to genocide?