Stereotypes and Their Impact on Social Identities

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What do stereotypes do, according to the text?

Encourage diversity and complexity

Assign certain attributes to a social identity or group (correct)

Challenge stigmatization

Promote individuality

How do stereotypes impact those who are stereotyped?

Encourage self-acceptance and individuality

Promote a sense of belonging

Empower them to reject societal norms

Lead to internalization of negative stereotypes (correct)

What is the danger of viewing deviance as inborn, according to the text?

It promotes societal acceptance and inclusion

It leads to empowerment and self-fulfillment

It can create a self-fulfilling prophecy (correct)

It encourages individuality and diversity

Why are stereotypes considered reductionist?

Because they deny diversity and complexity Signup and view all the answers

How do stereotypes impact the socioeconomic, political, and racial status quo?

By naturalizing the existing status quo Signup and view all the answers

What are discursive frames composed of?

Words, symbols, and ideas Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of stereotypes?

Stereotypes influence how people think and act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of information that shapes people's knowledge about criminals in Canada?

Police reports Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of mass media in representing criminals according to the text?

To create and perpetuate certain images of 'criminal' types Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest dominant groups use representations of stereotypes of criminals?

To facilitate conformity to their visions of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of discursive frames in mass media representations?

To shape perceptions and create meaning Signup and view all the answers

In the context of crime control policies, what happens when the public is misled by stereotypes?

Citizens may activate the machinery of justice incorrectly Signup and view all the answers

How do studies show sentences imposed by courts are influenced?

By the attractiveness of the suspect or accused Signup and view all the answers

What role does facial appearance play in criminal stereotypes?

It is an important aspect of criminal stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

According to simulated jury experiments, what is the relationship between attractiveness and guilt?

Unattractive people are more likely to be convicted Signup and view all the answers

How do scholars suggest racial disparities in arrests and incarceration are driven?

By associations with race and stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of moral panic according to the text?

It designates folk devils problematically Signup and view all the answers

How does moral breach differ from moral panic?

Moral breach contests blame for specific incidents Signup and view all the answers

What do studies show about how black criminal suspects are treated compared to white suspects?

They are treated with more suspicion and are more likely to be misidentified Signup and view all the answers

What influences the identification of offenders in police lineups according to the text?

Attractiveness of the suspects Signup and view all the answers

Why is representation considered vital to Critical Criminology?

It is contested by those who do not have the power to shape dominant representations Signup and view all the answers