Psychology of Stereotypes

Eleanor L. Simon (Editor)

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A stereotype is a commonly held public belief about specific social groups or types of individuals. This book presents current research in the study of stereotypes, including speech pathologists stereotyping stutterers; stereotype formation in children; the social neuroscience research applied to the study of stereotypes; Western societies' ageism stereotyping in the workforce; gender relationship portrayal in sport advertisements perpetuate sexist stereotyping; the psychological implications of stereotyping American Indians through the use of native-themed mascots, nicknames and logos; as well as when stereotypes become life-threatening.
  • ISBN10 1617614637
  • ISBN13 9781617614637
  • Publish Date 7 July 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Nova Science Publishers Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 346
  • Language English