PSY 5047 Stereotypes, Prejudice & Discrimination
Social psychologists have long been interested in stereotyping and prejudice because these concepts are representative of the mpst central topics in social psychology such as social perception, self-and social-identity, attitude formation, social norms, intergroup behavior, relationships, and aggression. This course will provide an intellectual forum for discussing the research that has contributed to our understanding of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Students will explore such topics as the origins of stereotypes and prejudice, the implicit nature of stereotypes, stereotype activation and application, contemporary forms of prejudice, the social context of prejudice, children and prejudice, racial and sexual discrimination, coping and managing stigma, interracial interactions, and methods for reducing prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisite: PSY 2009: Social Psychology or PSY 2063: Social Influence & Persuasion.