Identity
True or False? The interpretive perspective argues that our identities are stable but shaped by social and cultural influences
False- this is the social science perspective
True or False? Cultural discrimination is always obvious
False- discrimination can range from subtle and unintentional to blatant and extreme
True or False? Intergroup contact theory emphasizes the importance of cooperation, not competition.
True
True or False? Dialogue is about proving to someone else that your perspective is the right one
False
Dialogues are about understanding and respecting differences
True or False? Stereotypes are often based on minimal interactions with a cultural group
True
Which specific theory of identity involves social categorization, identification, and comparison?
Social Identity Theory
Hana is from Japan and attending college in the U.S. One day while talking to her new friends, she admits that before moving to the States she believed all U.S. college students drank a lot of alcohol and partied all the time.
Hana's original perception of college students in the U.S. is an example of ___________
Stereotyping
Fill in the blank: In class, we explained the term "discrimination" as "_________ in action"
prejudice
What are the three listening skills we practiced in class?
Nonverbal attending (silence), reflection, and open-ended questions
What are the three main perspectives on identity we discussed in class?
Social Science, Interpretive, Critical
Which theory of identity emphasizes the influence of institutions and history that determine how certain identities are valued?
Intersectionality
The following statement is an example of which common stereotyping error?
"All Japanese people love anime"
Out-group homogeneity effect
May is a straight woman visiting her local gay bar for the first time. She excitedly says to the bartender, "I just love gay men! They are so funny and fashionable!"
Which stereotyping error is this an example of?
Positive-valence inaccuracy
What are 2 suggestions we discussed in class about managing emotions
Choosing how you want to feel before the dialogue
Understanding your triggers
Acknowledging and naming emotions
Breathing with purpose
Leaving briefly to gain control of emotions if needed
Fill in the blank: In an intergroup contact experience, typicality and ___________ do not necessarily produce positive results, but they must be present to achieve a positive result.
Salience
Narong considers himself a Thai-American. In class one day, he talked to the person next to him about visiting his grandparents in Thailand over the summer. The classmate looks surprised and says, "I always assumed you were Chinese."
In terms of identity theory, Narong being falsely identified as Chinese by his classmate is an example of __________.
Ascription
The scenario below is an example of what intercultural concept?
When Eric visited India, he was disgusted by the smell of the food. He wanted noting to do with the Indian food available during his trip. Instead, he sought what he called "normal food" (American food).
Ethnocentrism
According to intergroup contact theory, which 4 primary conditions make success more likely (i.e. more likely that the contact experience will reduce prejudiced attitudes)?
Equal Status
Cooperation
Common Goals
Support
According to class discussion, successful dialogue across difference is much more likely to happen when ______________ and ______________.
We try to understand others' perspectives; we help others feel safe and understood
Erica and Molly are best friends. They are both women in their early 20s who have known each other since elementary school. The two women have a lot in common, however, because Erica is black and Molly is white, their different life experiences involving race shape their own unique perspectives.
In other words, the two women's differing life experiences in relation to race mean they also have different _______________.
positionality/positionalities
Camila has a date tonight. She carefully chose her clothes and applied her makeup to look as attractive as possible. While on the date, Camila wants to come across as sophisticated, so she is mindful of table manners and brings up topics with her date like classic literature and tennis.
According to our class discussion, which identity concept best explains Camila's actions?
Avowel
What is the utilitarian/adjustment function of prejudice?
Prejudice that results in rewards or avoids punishments
Joe is participating in a secret-Santa gift exchange at his work. He was assigned to buy a present for a woman he's doesn't know very well. He decides to buy her a gift basket with different lotions and perfumes, as he assumes all women like these sort of things.
Joe's behavior best illustrates which function of prejudice?
Knowledge function
Lindsey's coworker seems irritated after a meeting where their idea was rejected. At first, she thinks to herself, "they need to get over it-- ideas get rejected all the time. It's not a big deal."
Based on what we discussed in class about dialogue, what skills should Lindsey engage in before talking to her coworker?Perspective-taking
True or False? There is a unit 4 quiz in this class
Nope