Understanding the Psychology of Diversity

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity
Diversity Is Social Difference
Making Sense of Diversity
The Psychology of Diversity: A Conceptual Framework
Summary
Chapter 2 Categorization and Stereotyping: Cognitive Processes That Shape Perceived Diversity
Social Categorization
The Neuropsychology of Categorization
Stereotyping
Consequences of Social Categorization and Stereotyping for Perceiving Diversity
Summary
Chapter 3 Stereotypes Expressed: Social Processes That Shape Diversity
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Stereotypes Expressed in the Media
Summary
Chapter 4 Prejudice: Evaluating Social Difference
Prejudice: Basic Concepts
Self-Esteem and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Define and Defend Ourselves
Anxiety and Prejudice: Using Prejudice to Reassure Ourselves
Summary
Chapter 5 Understanding Racial Stereotypes and Racism
Race and Ethnicity
Racial Stereotypes
Racism
Summary
Chapter 6 Understanding Gender Stereotypes and Sexism
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Differences and Similarities
Explaining Gender Differences
Summary
Chapter 7 Sex Stereotypes and Heterosexism
Sexual Minority Categories and Sexual Orientation
Summary
Chapter 8 Obesity Stereotypes and Weightism
Obesity Stereotypes
Weightism: Weight-Based Prejudice and Discrimination
The Psychological and Social Consequences of Weightism
Summary
Chapter 9 Age Stereotypes and Ageism
Old-Age Categorization and Stereotyping
Old-Age Prejudice
Are Old-Age Stereotypes Self-Fulfilling Prophecies?
Discrimination of Older Workers
Summary
Chapter 10 Social Stigma: The Experience of Prejudice
Understanding Stigma: Basic Components
Dimensions That Affect Stigma
Implications of Stigma for Identity: Mindfulness and Stereotype Threat
Summary
Chapter 11 Coping With Social Stigma
Social Consequences of Stigma
Psychological Consequences of Stigma
Physical Consequences of Stigma
Positive Consequences of Stigma?
Coping With Prejudice: Stigma Management
Summary
Chapter 12 Responding to Social Inequality: Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions for Reducing Prejudice
Behavioral Interventions
Cognitive Interventions
Summary
References
Index
About the Authors

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.