Psychology 118 discussion

Psychology 118 discussion Below I have listed many different discussion prompts that are “hottopics” in relation to issues of discrimination and prejudice. Selectat least three different prompts you would like to respond to andpresent for your peers in a discussion format. Be sure to demonstraterespect, care and courtesy in your posts and responses to peers. Givenrecent events that are currently in our news, many have very passionatebeliefs and feelings about the topics listed below. I listed a largevariety for students to select based on their comfort level. * At a psychological level, what are the common denominators that linkall forms of prejudice * Does the categorization of people always result in prejudice? Whatabout categorizing people in a positive way — does that result inprejudice? * Are stereotypes ever a good thing? Have you ever tried to get peopleto stereotype you, either positively or negatively? * Does the very categorization of people — for example, as female, acollege student, African-American, or Texan — necessarily rob them ofindividuality? Present stereotypes? * Is it possible to be free of prejudice? Have you ever met anyone whowas? * Are college students today as committed to social justice as studentswere in the 1960s? Why or why not? * * Is it racist for athletic teams to use names such as the Indians,Braves, and Redskins? If not, would it be okay to use team names such asthe Hispanics, Chinamen, or Blackskins? * If it is racist for athletic teams to use names such as the Indians,Braves, and Redskins, is it racist to watch their games? * Do you support or oppose the idea of racial profiling (for example,greater scrutiny of Arab passengers) in airport security? * If profiling on the basis of race is wrong, is it also wrong toprofile on the basis of gender? For instance, is it wrong for a womanwalking alone to take greater protective measures when encountering amale stranger than a female stranger? * In cases of adoption, should agencies try to match the race ofchildren and parents, or should adoptions be carried out in a race-blindmanner? * Do you think it’s sexist to advocate different gender roles for girlsand boys? * Why does the English language use masculine and feminine versions ofwords such as blond/blonde, host/hostess, and actor/actress? Is itsexist to use such words? * Question for male students: What do you think the most difficultthing is about being a woman in today’s society? * Question for female students: In your experience, what is the mostdifficult thing about being a woman in today’s society? * Question for female students: What do you think the most difficultthing is about being a man in today’s society? * Question for male students: In your experience, what is the mostdifficult thing about being a man in today’s society?