- Know the baseline protocol for Tajfelâs minimal group experiment. Pay special attention to the discussion in the Bb document as to why the results could not be explained in other ways
- What are the three factors leading to ethnic conflict according to the Bb handout
- What are the different variables in equity theory equation? Be sure you can give a real-life example of the different parts of the equation
- Be able to explain the various causes of prejudice according to the module in Meyer
Just-world phenomenon
Frustration-aggression
Authoritarian personality
Conformity
Self-regard and belonging
Donât forget the handout
- Donât forget the concepts to remember at the back of the modules in the Meyerâs text book. There will be several questions about these and we did not cover many of them in lecture.
- Be able to explain all the relationships and arrows in the theory of social identity as portrayed in figure 15.2 of the Bb reading
- What is stereotype threat?
- What are the various ways that a minority group becomes a minority?
- What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
- Review Clark’s study of the preference for dolls, and the results
- Review carefully our discussion of the relation between voice and self-identity. See also the Bb discussion
- Using equity theory, explain why do some groups not feel outraged by inequality?
- Review the discussion of stereotypes and hiring decisions in the Bb reading. What is Bayes law? Base rate? Diagnostic information? What is the basic point in the review of Locksleyâs study?
- Review equity theory, and know the meaning of the three factors in the equation (profit, costs, and investments) as they apply to real life.
Sample Solution
(Bondareff 2010). The commercial encourages young children to be or do anything without worrying about the social beauty norms. Mattel Inc. created a doll with dark skin complexion and black dreadlocks breaking the chain of blonde and fair Barbie dolls (Bondareff 2010). Although Mattel Inc. has taken steps towards changing the unrealistic beauty perceptions by creating diverse dolls with different hair textures and skin colours, the doll still pursues the skinny body image (Bondareff 2010). This case is significant for development of this research question as it demonstrates the complex relations between race and beauty. Whiteness and thinness are perceived as beauty norms which are enforced and normalized in society. Various forms of industries, markets, and companies monitor conceptions of beauty through objects and pursue the conception that beauty is akin to fair skin, long sleek hair, and thinness. As a result, those who do not identify with these notions of beauty, whether is it skin colour, hair texture or body size, perceive themselves as not beautiful. Annotated Bibliography Ali, M. Mir, John A. Rizzo and Frank W. Heiland. 2013. âBig and Beautiful? Evidence of Racial Differences in The Perceived Attractiveness of Obese Females.â Journal of Adolescence, 36(3): 539-549.>
(Bondareff 2010). The commercial encourages young children to be or do anything without worrying about the social beauty norms. Mattel Inc. created a doll with dark skin complexion and black dreadlocks breaking the chain of blonde and fair Barbie dolls (Bondareff 2010). Although Mattel Inc. has taken steps towards changing the unrealistic beauty perceptions by creating diverse dolls with different hair textures and skin colours, the doll still pursues the skinny body image (Bondareff 2010). This case is significant for development of this research question as it demonstrates the complex relations between race and beauty. Whiteness and thinness are perceived as beauty norms which are enforced and normalized in society. Various forms of industries, markets, and companies monitor conceptions of beauty through objects and pursue the conception that beauty is akin to fair skin, long sleek hair, and thinness. As a result, those who do not identify with these notions of beauty, whether is it skin colour, hair texture or body size, perceive themselves as not beautiful. Annotated Bibliography Ali, M. Mir, John A. Rizzo and Frank W. Heiland. 2013. âBig and Beautiful? Evidence of Racial Differences in The Perceived Attractiveness of Obese Females.â Journal of Adolescence, 36(3): 539-549.>