Inmany cases prejudice stems from the unknown. As individuals we tendto migrate toward those who may look like us act like us and thinklike us. As a result it may be difficult for us to open our mindsand embrace those whose values beliefs and overall sense of selfdiffer from our own.
Forthis assignment compose a paper that is three to four pages inlength. In your paper discuss the impacts of prejudice stereotypesand discrimination in the context of social psychology. Be sure toaddress the following points:
2.Examine the social cognitive and societal origins of prejudice andstereotypes. Be sure to include specific information regardingcategorization such as ingroup favoritism and the outgrouphomogeneity effect norms competition for resources and socialinequalities. Of the categories presented which do you think are themost significant in our society and in your particular community?
3.Analyze the influences that promote stereotyping and offerstrategies to reduce prejudice. What are the consequences ofstereotyping and discrimination? Who does this behavior hurt and inwhat ways does it hurt them? Are we inadvertently creatingself-fulfilling prophecies in our society? If so how can we takesteps to improve attitudes judgments and behaviors?
Yourpaper must include an introduction a thesis statement and aconclusion. Your completed assignment should be three to four pagesin length (excluding title and reference pages) include a minimum ofthree references and follow APA guidelines as outlined in theAshford Writing Center.