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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
How is discrimination related to prejudice?
उत्तर
Discrimination is the behavioral manifestation of prejudice. Members of a particular community, class or group are treated in a particular way, i.e. either positively or negatively, because of belonging to a particular community, class, gender or caste and not because of any other genuine or personal factors
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the concept of social learning, realistic competition and stereotyping, as factors causing prejudice.
______ is an example of negative attitude towards people.
Prejudice is a type of
______ is the process by which the application of an unpleasant stimulus decreases the undesirable behavior.
Which of the following is an example of a negative attitude towards people?
Vinita holds a negative attitude towards individuals of a particular community. She avoids interacting with or helping them in college. Identify and explain the behaviour being exhibited by Vinita.
How does self-fulfilling prophecy help in strengthening prejudices? Give an example to support your answer.
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
| The Pygmalion effect, or Rosenthal effect, is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area. The hypothesis was that expectations can influence performance. Robert Rosenthal chose an elementary school in California for his study and having tested all the children’s IQ, the researchers selected a sample of children at random. He informed the teachers that these were children of high academic potential. Following the test, the teachers were given the names of the ‘intellectual bloomers,’ but no scores were disclosed. At the end of the school year, all the students retook the test. While the overall scores had risen, the so called ‘intellectual bloomers’ had improved the most because of the teachers' efforts and the attention they got from them. The evidence seemed to indicate that the teachers’ expectations had an impact on the student outcomes, especially in the younger students. A similar process works in the opposite direction in the case of low expectations. The idea of the Pygmalion effect can be applied in many situations. Our beliefs about others can lead us to treat them in such a way that they subsequently start behaving in accordance with our beliefs. |
Identify and explain the source of prejudice which leads students to perform poorly.
Though urban areas are inhabited by the privileged as well as the underprivileged, the interactions between these two groups are minimal and often prejudiced.
Which one of the following ways can be used to reduce this prejudice?
Soham, a dedicated stay-at-home father, is often ridiculed by his family and friends who believe caregiving responsibilities fall on the woman as the wife. Despite his commitment and capabilities in managing household, Soham constantly faces prejudice due to these biases against men as house husbands and stay-at-home-fathers while the wife goes to work. This attitude of family and friends saddens him.
- Explain any two causes for the prejudice Soham is facing. (2)
- Suggest any two strategies for Soham to overcome this prejudice. (2)
