mic classes), sexual discrimination (a "predilection for homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality), racism (the belief that races exist, that physical characteristics determine cultural traits, and that racial characteristics make some groups superior), etc.scientists such as G. Stainer, B. Berelson, R. Crachfield, E. Ballaci, R. M. Williams consider the ethnic prejudice to be the eternal problem of our life, the universal socio-psychological phenomenon, formed on the inherent hostility of one group to others. There are three main aspects of the ethnic prejudice studies: (the content of judgments, beliefs, and stereotypes is explored) (emotional and value sides are explored) (the connection between the ethnic prejudice and the real behavior is explored) are six main types of prejudice are distinguished:
. Groundless prejudice which states openly that representatives of another group are worth according particular criteria
. Nominal prejudice which is based on negative feelings to representatives of another group, and who seem to be a threat for own cultural values ​​
. The tokenism type of prejudice contains images of various forms of social superiority to show an illusion of justice: such prejudice presupposes negative feelings to another group but representatives of this "superior" group do not want to admit this prejudice
. "A long arm" type presupposes positive behavior to another group only in particular situations (formal or occasional meetings), in other cases (neighborhood) hostility takes place
. Favours and antipathies openly show negative attitude to another group in case if their behavior deviates from the behavior of the "superior" group
. "Familiar and unfamiliar". This type presupposes isolation from other groups, as people in the group always experience discomfort within contacts with others; they communicate only with own representatives, as they do not feel emotional tension.can be also individual or institutional. p align="justify"> Individual prejudice is focused on cultural out-groups, such as members of other races, religions or lifestyles.
Institutional prejudice is imbedded in organizations. It may not be conscious, but it gives evidence of discrimination against members of cultural out-groups in situations such as university or hospital admission policies, hiring practices, housing, and transportation security screening. br/>
. Definition and types of racism
it has been already said racism is defined as the belief that races exist, that physical characteristics determine cultural traits, and that racial characteristics make some groups superior. By separating people into hierarchies based upon their race, it has been argued that unequal treatment among the different groups of p...
