Social Stigma
PSYC 309
Fall 2011
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This seminar aims to introduce students to theoretical and empirical social psychological research on prejudice and social stigma. The topics covered will include examinations of why individuals stigmatize: exploring cognitive, evolutionary, self, and system justification explanations. The course will examine the effects of stigmatization for low status groups (stereotype threat, dis-identification, compensation, and health outcomes). We will explore the role of stigma in intergroup interactions. Finally, we will explore perceptions of bias from the perspective of high status groups (e.g. perceptions of anti-white prejudice). |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Students will engage in short writing assignments throughout the semester and will write a long term paper. They will also be involved in discussions during every class period, and will give a formal presentation which will provide them with practice speaking in front of an audience.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 AND PSYC260 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will consist of research articles e.g.:
Fein, S. & Spencer, S. J. (1997). PREJUDICE AS SELF-ESTEEM MAINTENANCE: AFFIRMING THE SELF THROUGH DEROGATING OTHERS. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73, 31-44.
Steele, C. & Aronson, J. (1995). STEREOTYPE THREAT AND THE INTELLECTUAL TEST PERFORMANCE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 797-811.
Cole, S. W. Kemeny, M.E. & Taylor, S. E. (1997). SOCIAL IDENTITY AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: ACCELERATED HIV PROGRESSION IN REJECTION-SENSITIVE GAY MEN. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 72, 320-335.
Adams, G., Tormala, T. T., & O'Brien, L. T. (2006). THE EFFECT OF SELF-AFFIRMATION ON PERCEPTIONS OF RACISM. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 42, 616-626.
Shelton, J. N., Richeson, J. A., Salvatore, J., Tralwalter, S. (2005). IRONIC EFFECTS OF RACIAL BIAS DURING INTERRACIAL INTERACTIONS. Psychological Science, 31, 1189-1202.
Major, B., Gramzow, R., McCoy, S., Levin, S., Schmader, T., & Sidanius, J. (2002). ATTRIBUTIONS TO DISCRIMINATION: THE ROLE OF GROUP STATUS AND LEGITIMIZING IDEOLOGY. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 82, 269-282.
Additional reading: TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be required to write response papers for the weekly readings. They will present an article (that is not part of the assigned reading) at least once during the semester. Students will write a final paper/research proposal in which they design a study. |
| Instructor(s): Wilkins,Clara L. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: JUDDB6; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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