ETH 125 Week 2 Appendix B

University of Phoenix Material

Appendix B

Part I

Define the following terms:

Term                                       Definition

Stereotypes

Prejudice

Labeling theory

Part II

Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each:

• Race
• Ethnicity
• Religion
• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Disability

Category        Stereotype 1   Stereotype 2   Stereotype 3

Part III

Answer each question in 100 to 150 words related to those stereotypes:

• What are the positive aspects of the stereotypes, if any?
•   What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?

Answer each question in 150 to 250 words related to those stereotypes:

• What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice? Use examples to illustrate the differences.
•   What is the relationship between stereotyping and prejudice?
•  What can be done to prevent prejudice from occurring?