PSY.3047 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Social psychologists have long been interested in stereotyping and prejudice because these concepts are representative of the most 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.

LA

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: PSY.2040 and either PSY.2009 or PSY.2063.