Psychology of Prejudice

Catalog description

Given that relations between social groups are an integral part of society, it is important to investigate how and why prejudice can affect interactions between these groups. This course will introduce students to various social psychological frameworks for understanding the origins and consequences of prejudice, and ways to improve relationships between people who come from different social groups. Topics discussed will be applied to a variety of groups (e.g., race, gender, weight, sexual orientation, etc.) and have implications for various settings (e.g., educational, organization, clinical, etc.).