Types of Prejudices

What type of prejudice involves emotional responses to a group or individual, often resulting in negative feelings?

Which type of prejudice is characterized by unintentional, automatic attitudes or stereotypes that affects behavior and decisions?

What type of prejudice involves discriminatory practices and policies embedded in social institutions?

Which type of prejudice is based on race, ethnicity, or nationality?

What type of prejudice involves pressure to conform to societal norms, leading to prejudice against non-conformists?

Which type of prejudice involves bias or discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or gender expression?

What is a common motivation behind Conformity Prejudice?

Which type of prejudice is most likely to be influenced by social norms and cultural values?

What is a characteristic of Institutional Prejudice?

Which type of prejudice is often linked to power dynamics and social inequality?

What is a common feature of Implicit Prejudice?

Which type of prejudice is based on physical or mental abilities?

Types of Prejudices

Affective Prejudice

Emotional response to a group or individual, often resulting in negative feelings such as fear, anger, or disgust
Can be influenced by personal experiences, upbringing, and cultural norms

Cognitive Prejudice

Stereotypes and biases that influence perceptions and judgments about a group or individual
Can lead to inaccurate or incomplete information, reinforcing negative attitudes

Conformity Prejudice

Pressure to conform to societal norms, leading to prejudice against non-conformists
Often rooted in fear of social exclusion or desire for social approval

Implicit Prejudice (Unconscious Bias)

Unintentional, automatic attitudes or stereotypes that affect behavior and decisions
Can be measured through implicit association tests (IATs) and other tools

Institutional Prejudice (Structural Prejudice)

Discriminatory practices and policies embedded in social institutions, such as education, housing, and employment
Can perpetuate inequality and limit opportunities for marginalized groups

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or bias based on race, ethnicity, or nationality
Can be implicit, explicit, or institutional, and often intersects with other forms of prejudice

Sexism (Gender Prejudice)

Bias or discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or gender expression
Can manifest in unequal pay, stereotyping, or limiting opportunities for women and non-binary individuals

Heterosexism (Sexual Orientation Prejudice)

Bias or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Can lead to discrimination, harassment, or marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals

These types of prejudices often intersect and overlap, contributing to complex forms of discrimination and social inequality. Understanding these various forms of prejudice is essential for addressing and combating discrimination.

Learn about different forms of prejudice, including affective, cognitive, conformity, implicit, institutional, racism, sexism, and heterosexism. Understand how they intersect and contribute to social inequality.