Discuss the difference between stereotypes and prejudice

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As social psychologists, you have been hired as consultants for a large community organization to help to reduce prejudice and discrimination in the home. Drawing on all you know about the topic:

a) Discuss the difference between stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination using appropriate examples.

b) Discuss at least 3 factors that influence prejudicial attitudes. Give appropriate examples.

c) Age discrimination is often left unchecked in many instances in families. Give 5 stereotypical beliefs each about both young people and older people. Discuss 3 ways in which families can be discrimination-free spaces for both young and older persons.

d) Overall, stereotypes of women position them as less appropriate for high status positions than the traits presume to be possessed by men. Discuss 5 ways in which these stereotypes influence how women are treated at home and in families generally.

e) Discuss 4 ways that the home can counteract prejudice. In your explanation, give relevant examples pertaining especially to age, income and race/colour prejudice.

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