Stereotyping & Prejudice

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This course provides the student with an overview of the major theories and research findings concerning stereotypes, the social display and values related to stereotyping and prejudice, and the methods used to study stereotyping and prejudice. Topics include stereotype formation, stereotype access in social situations, social categorization, intergroup and intragroup relations, methods used to reduce prejudice and stereotype application in social situations, and the social influences on prejudice and stereotyping. Students will be expected to complete a class research project with research paper.