Identity and Prejudice - PSY00072H
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 2 2023-24 |
Module aims
Social groups matter. They help us survive, satisfy our need to belong, and give us reference points for meaning making. They also structure the social world around us and contribute to our understanding of who we are in relation to others. However, membership in social groups can also have negative consequences, ranging from a preferential treatment of our own groups to outgroup discrimination and violence. This module aims to provide an overview of psychological approaches to social identity and prejudice. We will explore theories of intergroup relations to understand why racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination are so persistent. We will discuss how psychological research can contribute to our understanding of immigration, political polarization, and extremism. Finally, we will analyze different approaches to prejudice reduction and discuss their potential for real-life interventions.
Module learning outcomes
- Describe major theoretical approaches to explaining prejudice
- Give an account of key findings in each of the topics covered
- Describe different approaches to prejudice reduction
- Comment on applicability and key limitations of this field of research
Module content
- Psychological approaches to prejudice
- Stereotyping
- Social identity
- Intersectionality
- Immigration and acculturation
- Extremism and intergroup violence
- Prejudice reduction
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
Indicative reading
Brown, R. (2010). Prejudice: Its Social Psychology, 2nd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.