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Understanding the Psychology of Diversity
Fourth Edition
- Bruce E. Blaine - St. John Fisher College, USA
- Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley - St. John Fisher College, USA
Other Titles in:
Cross Cultural Psychology & Diversity
Cross Cultural Psychology & Diversity
August 2020 | 360 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Understanding the Psychology of Diversity offers a highly accessible examination of diversity to show students how to understand social and cultural differences in today’s society. Taking a psychological perspective, authors B. Evan Blaine and Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley explore how individuals construct their view of social diversity and how they are defined and influenced by it. The book covers traditional topics like categorization and stereotypes, sexism, racism, and social stigma, as well as non-traditional topics like sexual orientation-based prejudice, weight and appearance-based prejudice, diversity on television, and age stereotypes and ageism. The Fourth Edition confronts the credibility crisis that has surfaced in the academic psychological research community by following parameters for the research that is presented.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity
Chapter 2 Categorization and Stereotyping: Cognitive Processes That Shape Perceived Diversity
Chapter 3 Stereotypes Expressed: Social Processes That Shape Diversity
Chapter 4 Prejudice: Evaluating Social Difference
Chapter 5 Understanding Racial Stereotypes and Racism
Chapter 6 Understanding Gender Stereotypes and Sexism
Chapter 7 Sex Stereotypes and Heterosexism
Chapter 8 Obesity Stereotypes and Weightism
Chapter 9 Age Stereotypes and Ageism
Chapter 10 Social Stigma: The Experience of Prejudice
Chapter 11 Coping With Social Stigma
Chapter 12 Responding to Social Inequality: Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions for Reducing Prejudice
References
Index
About the Authors
“A clear, approachable text that covers issues related to diversity and prejudice, both in a broad sense and with a narrow focus on several examples (racism, sexism, etc.).”
“An easily readable introduction to the psychology of diversity, with clear discussions of relevant phenomena including stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.”
California State University, Chico
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity
Chapter 2: Categorization and Stereotyping