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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101483319237

ISBN-139781483319230

eBay Product ID (ePID)227696680

Product Key Features

Number of Pages344 Pages

Publication NameUnderstanding the Psychology of Diversity

LanguageEnglish

SubjectDiscrimination & Race Relations, Social Psychology

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology

AuthorBruce E. Blaine, Kimberly J. Mcclure Brenchley

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight20.1 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2016-036978

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal303.385

Table Of ContentPrefaceChapter 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity Diversity Is Social Difference Making Sense of Diversity The Psychology of Diversity: A Conceptual Framework SummaryChapter 2 Categorization and Stereotyping: Cognitive Processes That Shape Perceived Diversity Social Categorization The Neuropsychology of Categorization Stereotyping Consequences of Social Categorization and Stereotyping for Perceiving Diversity SummaryChapter 3 Stereotypes Expressed: Social Processes That Shape Diversity The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Stereotypes Expressed in Language and Communication Stereotypes Expressed in the Media SummaryChapter 4 Prejudice: Evaluating Social Difference Prejudice: Basic Concepts Self-Esteem and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Define and Defend Ourselves Anxiety and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Reassure Ourselves Public Image and Prejudice: Avoiding the Appearance of Prejudice SummaryChapter 5 Understanding Racial Stereotypes and Racism Race and Ethnicity Racial Stereotypes Racism SummaryChapter 6 Understanding Gender Stereotypes and Sexism Gender Stereotypes Gender Differences and Similarities Explaining Gender Differences SummaryChapter 7 Understanding Sex Stereotypes and Heterosexism Sexual Minority Categories and Sexual Orientation SummaryChapter 8 Understanding Obesity Stereotypes and Weightism Obesity Stereotypes Weightism: Weight-Based Prejudice and Discrimination The Psychological and Social Consequences of Weightism SummaryChapter 9 Understanding Age Stereotypes and Ageism Old-Age Categorization and Stereotyping Old-Age Prejudice Are Old-Age Stereotypes Self-Fulfilling Prophecies? Discrimination of Older Workers SummaryChapter 10 Social Stigma: The Experience of Prejudice Understanding Stigma: Basic Components Dimensions That Affect Stigma Implications of Stigma for Identity: Mindfulness and Stereotype Threat SummaryChapter 11 Coping With Social Stigma Social Consequences of Stigma Psychological Consequences of Stigma Physical Consequences of Stigma Positive Consequences of Stigma? Coping With Prejudice: Stigma Management SummaryChapter 12 Responding to Social Inequality: Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions for Reducing Prejudice Behavioral Interventions Cognitive Interventions SummaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the Authors

SynopsisBy studying how the individual constructs his or her view of social diversity and how she or he is defined and influenced by social diversity, the authors present all that psychology has to offer on this critically important topic., The updated Third Edition of this best seller presents a highly readable examination of diversity from a unique psychological perspective to teach students how to understand social and cultural differences in today's society. By exploring how individuals construct their view of social diversity and how they are defined and influenced by it, author B. Evan Blaine and new coauthor Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley present all that psychology has to offer on this critically important topic. The new edition features chapters on traditional topics such as categorization, stereotypes, sexism, racism, and sexual prejudice, in addition to chapters on nontraditional diversity topics such as weightism, ageism, and social stigma. Integrated throughout the text are applications of these topics to timely social issues.

LC Classification NumberHM1091.B54 2018