Discuss prejudice and bigotry in social structures. Choose two of the following areas to elaborate in more depth and provide an example: (1) political dominance and economic exploitation; (2) laws and policies; (3) social norms; and (4) stereotypes.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Political dominance: Likely to be reinforced by economic exploitation.
2. Laws and policies: Some legal forms of discrimination are symbolic measures to keep the subordinate people "in their place."
3. Social norms: A commonly accepted standard that specifies the kind of behavior appropriate in a given situation. Examples of social norms that pertains to minority-majority relations include homogamy and antimiscegenation laws.
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