This is the first comprehensive textbook on prejudice with a strong psychological research base. Whitley and Kite cover a broad range of topics--from race and ethnicity to gender, sexual orientation, and ageism. By integrating theory and research with students' own experiences, the authors increase students' awareness of influences that shape prejudices. As students evaluate research results and their personal, subjective beliefs, they develop an appreciation of scientific evidence regarding stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. PREFACE xvii ABOUT THE AUTHORS xxi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xxi i i Chapter 1 Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination 1 Race and Culture 2 Historical Views of Ethnic Groups 3 Cultural Influences on Perceptions of Race and Ethnicity 4 Group Privilege 6 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination 8 Stereotypes 9 Prejudice 11 Discrimination 12 The Relationships among Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination 19 Targets of Prejud...