This course will explore the psychological aspects of prejudice and discrimination. We will examine the underlying causes of prejudice and discrimination, as well as the effects of these attitudes and behaviors on individuals and society. We will also discuss strategies for reducing prejudice and discrimination in our society. Through lectures, discussions, and
Prejudice can be an affective feeling towards a person based on their perceived social group membership. The word is often used to refer to a preconceived evaluation or classification of another person based on that person's perceived personal characteristics, such as sex, gender, gender identity, beliefs, values, social class, friendship, age, disability, religion, sexuality, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, culture, complexion, beauty, height, body weight, occupation, wealth, education, criminality, sport-team affiliation, music tastes or other perceived characteristics.