Required Discussion #3: Social Concepts of Prejudice 1. Part of our focus is on

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Required Discussion #3: Social Concepts of Prejudice 1. Part of our focus is on social psychology this week, the reading also covers attitudes and influence as well as discrimination and prejudice. These are all areas that impact how we interact and relate to others. This website also has some very interesting exercises and demonstrations you can complete related to understanding the psychology of prejudice. http://www.understandingprejudice org /apa /english After reviewing some of the site information answer the following questions: Which forms of prejudice are most socially acceptable, and which are least acceptable? Why are some forms more acceptable than others? Reply Quote Email Author

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The most acceptable social prejudice that exists now is against conservative middle-class and working-class conservative, heterosexual white males. The prejudice associated with religious beliefs is least socially acceptable. Some prejudices are more acceptable while others are less acceptable due to the role the media has played as some prejudices’ are more highlighted by the media while others are not, apart from this some prejudices are acceptable more due to the culture in the society; for example in a close society taking about heterosexuality is swept under the carpet.

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