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Prejudice and Discrimination


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Prejudice and Discrimination
A qualitative analysis of the origins of prejudice and discriminatory behavior in adolescents.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages) | 8 sources | MLA | 2006 United States


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Paper Summary:

This research paper is an analysis of the data that currently exists with respect to prejudice and discrimination. According to the paper, prejudice and discrimination are rampant in today's global society, despite increasing cultural diversity within communities and among business enterprises.

Overview:
Introduction/Definition of the Problem
Theoretical Perspective
Review of the Literature
Hypothesis and Research Questions/Aims/Objectives
Methods/Data and Research Design
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There are many questions regarding where prejudice attitudes and behaviors originate. Some have postulated that prejudice and intolerant behaviors are created and ingrained early during early childhood and adolescence (Fink & Hurley, 1995; Fishbein, O'Bryan & Ritchey, 2004; Steinberg, 2001; Swim, et al. 1995). Still others suggest peer influences are more influential than familial influences when it comes to the development and perception of race relations and biased behaviors particularly among adolescents (Fishbein, 2002). There is a growing body of evidence supporting multiple factors contributing to race relations, attitudes, perspectives and beliefs about cultural diversity and subsequent development of biased or prejudiced behaviors (Fishbein, O'Bryan & Ritchey, 2004)."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Aboud, F. & Doyle, A.B. (1996). "Parental and peer influences on children's racial attitudes." International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 20(1): 371.
  • Finke, H.L. & Hurley, J.R. (1995). "Everyday thinking of college students and their parents and students' simulations of each parent's thinking." Psychological Reports, 76(1): 247.
  • Fishbein, H.D., O'Bryan, M. & Ritchey, N. (2004). "Intergenerational transmission of prejudice, sex role stereotyping and intolerance." Adolescence, 39(1): 155.
  • Fishbein, H.D. (2002). Peer prejudice and discrimination: Origins of prejudice (2nd ed). Mahwah: Erlbaum.
  • Lopez, I.F. (2000). "Institutional Racism: Judicial Conduct and a new theory of racial discrimination." Yale Law Journal, 109(8): 1711.

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APA Citation:

Prejudice and Discrimination (2012, February 09). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Prejudice-and-Discrimination/92030

MLA Citation:

"Prejudice and Discrimination" 09 February 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Prejudice-and-Discrimination/92030>




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