The psychology of prejudice and discrimination

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Whitley, Bernard E. Jr. , 1946- (Author), Kite, Mary E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Wadsworth Cengage Learning , c2010
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination
  • 2. How psyshologists study prejudice and discrimination
  • 3. Social categorization and stereotypes
  • 4. Stereotype activation and application
  • 5. Emotions and motivation
  • 6. Old-fashioned and contemporary forms of prejudice
  • 7. Individual differences and prejudice
  • 8. The development of prejudice in children
  • 9. The social context of prejudice
  • 10. From prejudice to discrimination
  • 11. The experience of discrimination
  • 12. Gender and sexual orientation
  • 13. Age, ability and appearance
  • 14. Reducing prejudice and discrimination