Illustrate how and why people learn prejudice
What will be an ideal response
People learn prejudice through socialization and imitating others. In some societies, discrimination is a part of the cultural values expressed. Although people are not born with prejudice, they learn it through association with people around them. A study by Kathleen Blee showed that many women who were members of the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nation had been recruited by someone who was already a member of the group. The new recruits were not prejudiced prior to joining these white supremacy groups, but developed prejudicial and racist beliefs after joining.
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In the Anglo-conformity model, cultural assimilation occurs by
A) addition. B) substitution. C) subtraction. D) multiplication.
The group that discriminates and holds power, privilege, and high social status is called the __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Think about your own family and your friends' families. Who worked outside of the home? Who did what kinds of household work? How do you think your generation will sort out these decisions?
What will be an ideal response?
What does the idiom "out of the mouth of babes" means?
- Intelligent or truthful - Ignorant - Understanding - Inaccurate