Intergroup Relations

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CHAPTER
1 Stereotypes

CHAPTER OUTLINE
Defining Stereotypes Associative Network Models and
Measuring Stereotypes Expectancy Confirmation
Categorization Stage I: Information
Historical Origins of Acquisition
Stereotyping Stage II: Information-
Biased Labeling Processing Biases
The Structure and Processing of Stage III: Self-Fulfilling
Stereotype Information Prophecies
The Structure of Stereotypes Changing Stereotypes
Processing in Stereotype Strengthening or Creating
Networks Positive Links
Affect Associated with Weakening Negative Links
Stereotypes Subtyping and Activating
Mood Associated with Alternative Categories
Stereotypes Altering Biased Labeling
Summary

To consider every member of a group as endowed with the same traits saves us the pains of dealing with them as individuals. ( Allport, 1954, p.169)

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Table of contents

  • Title Page iii
  • Contents v
  • Preface ix
  • Chapter - 1 Stereotypes 1
  • Summary 30
  • Chapter - 2 Theories of Prejudice 33
  • Chapter - 3 The Contact Hypothesis in Intergroup Relations 61
  • Summary 86
  • Chapter - 4 Social Identity, Self-Categorization, and Intergroup Attitudes 89
  • Summary 111
  • Chapter - 5 Intercultural Relations 115
  • Summary 138
  • Chapter - 6 Intergroup Conflict and Its Resolution 141
  • Summary 169
  • References 173
  • Index 211
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