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Pride and Prejudice

The document discusses the concept of prejudice, defining it as a negative opinion about a group without real knowledge, and differentiating it from related concepts like stereotyping and discrimination. It highlights modern examples of prejudice, including religious, obesity, homophobia, ageism, and anti-immigrant attitudes, and introduces the Dual Attitude System that reveals unconscious biases. Additionally, it addresses racial and gender prejudice, noting the persistence of racism and the evolution of gender stereotypes in society.

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Pride and Prejudice

The document discusses the concept of prejudice, defining it as a negative opinion about a group without real knowledge, and differentiating it from related concepts like stereotyping and discrimination. It highlights modern examples of prejudice, including religious, obesity, homophobia, ageism, and anti-immigrant attitudes, and introduces the Dual Attitude System that reveals unconscious biases. Additionally, it addresses racial and gender prejudice, noting the persistence of racism and the evolution of gender stereotypes in society.

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

GROUP MEMBERS
▪ Hira ejaz 011
▪ Aisha Iqbal 037
▪ Rubab mansha 031
▪ Zaira Zahid 033
WHAT IS PREJUDICE
▪ What is Prejudice?
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▪ A negative feeling or opinion about a group without real knowledge.


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▪ Involves feelings (dislike), thoughts (stereotypes), and actions (discrimination).


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▪ Key Differences:
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▪ Prejudice = Negative attitude.


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▪ Stereotyping = Generalized belief (true or false).


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▪ Discrimination = Unfair behavior toward a group.


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▪ Racism/Sexism = Prejudice based on race/gender.


MODERN PREJUDICE IN ACTIONS
Real-World Examples:
Religious Prejudice: Tension between Muslims and Westerners after 9/11.
Obesity Discrimination: Especially affects White women in dating and jobs.
Homophobia: Harassment of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Ageism: Older people treated as weak or unproductive.
Anti-Immigrant Attitudes: Bias against people from different backgrounds.
Modern Stereotypes:

“Ms.” = Seen as ambitious.

Teachers may expect different things based on gender/background.

Names affect opportunities (e.g., “Patrick” vs. “Said”).


DUAL ATTITUDE SYSTEM
▪ Dual Attitude System (Explicit vs Implicit Prejudice)
▪ Implicit Association Test (IAT) reveals that people often have unconscious biases
that differ from their stated (explicit) beliefs.
▪ Implicit biases are learned early and change more slowly than explicit attitudes.
RACIAL PREJUDICE
Racial categories are socially constructed and genetically minimal.
Historical changes show explicit racial prejudice has declined (e.g., support for
integration rose from <33% in 1942 to 90% in 1980).
Despite progress, racism persists:

Hate crimes and bias in voter behavior (e.g., Obama’s support reduced by 6% due to
racial prejudice).

Whites often see more progress than Blacks, who compare reality to an ideal not yet
achieved.
SUBTLE OR MODERN PREJUDICE
Prejudice surfaces in indirect ways, such as:
Preference for own group.

Coded reasoning (e.g., rejecting minorities for “nonracial” reasons).


Examples include:

Higher car prices for Black buyers.


Fewer callbacks for resumes with “Black-sounding” names.
More police force used against minorities.
AUTOMATIC PREJUDICE
People may unconsciously associate Black faces with danger or aggression.
Experiments show:

People are quicker to “shoot” Black targets in simulations, even when unarmed.
Priming with weapons increases attention to Black faces.

Different brain regions are active during automatic (amygdala) vs. conscious (frontal
cortex) processing.
GENDER PREJUDICE AND STEREOTYPES
Gender stereotypes are strong and often accepted by those they target.

Surveys reveal changing attitudes, with declining support for traditional gender roles.

Sexism can be:

Hostile (e.g., antagonism toward feminist demands).

Benevolent (e.g., patronizing attitudes that seem positive but reinforce inequality).

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