STEREOTYPES, PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

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This course surveys the psychological study of the causes, correlates, and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Readings and films will explore research on stereotype threat, implicit bias, stigma and marginalization, psychological consequences of discrimination, and prejudice reduction. While the course examines a range of stereotypes and prejudice, emphasis is placed on understanding stereotypes and prejudice connected to the history of racism and systemic racial discrimination in the United States.