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Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination Basic
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- 1Definition of StereotypesAn oversimplified generalised set of ideas that we have about others that belong to a group.
- 2Advantages of Stereotypes- helpful to make a snap judgement
- help us remember information about others
- people can respond appropriately
- fit in with our own groups, and feel a sense of belonging - 3Disadvantages of Stereotypes- once learnt by children, are difficult to overcome
- most stereotypes promote harmful images
- stop us from seeing people for who they really are
- lead people to view non-members of the group in a negative way - 4Definition of PrejudiceA rigid set of views on certain groups or people.
- 5Definition of DiscriminationTreating someone due to the prejudice.
- 6Practical Implication- most stereotypes promote harmful beliefs, people make mistakes about someone when meeting them for the first time, stop them from seeing what they're really like
- stereotypes especially hard to overcome by children, learnt by observing and imitating role models in the media, however media is slowly changing
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