Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination: 3rd Edition / Edition 1

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination: 3rd Edition / Edition 1

ISBN-10:
1138947547
ISBN-13:
9781138947542
Pub. Date:
06/10/2016
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
1138947547
ISBN-13:
9781138947542
Pub. Date:
06/10/2016
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination: 3rd Edition / Edition 1

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination: 3rd Edition / Edition 1

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Overview

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes, and reduction of prejudice and discrimination. It balances a detailed discussion of theories and selected research with applied examples that ensure the material is relevant to students. Newly revised and updated, this edition addresses several interlocking themes, such as research methods, the development of prejudice in children, the relationship between prejudice and discrimination, and discrimination in the workplace, which are developed in greater detail than in other textbooks.

The first theme introduced is the nature of prejudice and discrimination, which is followed by a discussion of research methods. Next comes the psychological underpinnings of prejudice: the nature of stereotypes, the conditions under which stereotypes influence responses to other people, contemporary theories of prejudice, and how values and belief systems are related to prejudice. Explored next are the development of prejudice in children and the social context of prejudice. The theme of discrimination is developed via discussions of the nature of discrimination, the experience of discrimination, and specific forms of discrimination, including gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and appearance. The concluding theme is the reduction of prejudice.

An ideal core text for junior and senior college students who have had a course in introductory psychology, it is written in a style that is accessible to students in other fields including education, social work, business, communication studies, ethnic studies, and other disciplines. In addition to courses on prejudice and discrimination, this book is also adapted for courses that cover topics in racism and diversity.

For instructor resources, consult the companion website (http://www.routledge.com/cw/Kite), which includes an Instructor Manual that contains activities and tools to help with teaching a prejudice and discrimination course; PowerPoint slides for every chapter; and a Test Bank with exam questions for every chapter for a total of over 1,700 questions.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138947542
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/10/2016
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 744
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Mary E. Kite is Professor of Psychological Science at Ball State University. Her research focuses on stereotyping and prejudice toward women, gays, lesbians, and older adults. In 2014, she received the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award from the American Psychological Foundation.

Bernard E. Whitley, Jr., is Professor Emeritus of Psychological Science at Ball State University. His research focus is on the role of ideological variables in prejudice.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination. 2. How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination. 3. Social Categorization and Stereotypes. 4. Stereotype Activation and Application. 5. Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice. 6. Individual Differences and Prejudice. 7. The Development of Prejudice in Children. 8. The Social Context of Prejudice. 9. From Prejudice to Discrimination. 10. The Experience of Discrimination. 11. Gender and Sexual Orientation. 12. Age, Ability, and Appearance. 13. Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination.

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