Social Psychology of Prejudice

Social Psychology of Prejudice
ISBN-10
0130287717
ISBN-13
9780130287717
Category
Psychology / General
Pages
228
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Author
Melinda Jones

Description

This comprehensive book helps readers understand the prejudice and discrimination that exists against various stigmatized groups. It reviews what is currently known about how their members respond to prejudice, and explores possible strategies--at the individual, group, and societal levels--for reducing prejudice. KEY TOPICS: Chapter topics examine racism, sexism, and antigay prejudice; values; stereotyping and categorization; individual differences in prejudice; inter-group relations; and stigma and identity. For anyone interested in understanding and eliminating the factors that give rise to antipathy.

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