ABSTRACT

What are stereotypes and why do we use them? Are all stereotypes bad? Can we stop people from using them? Questions such as these have fascinated social psychologists for many years.Perry Hinton provides an accessible introduction to this key area, giving a critical and concise overview of the influential theories and approaches, as well as insights into recent work on the role of language and culture in stereotyping.

chapter Chapter 1|27 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|24 pages

The categorical perception of people

chapter Chapter 3|28 pages

Cognitive processing and stereotyping

chapter Chapter 5|21 pages

Stereotyping and intergroup perception

chapter Chapter 6|22 pages

The language of stereotyping

chapter Chapter 7|16 pages

Stereotypes and culture

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

Conclusion