Theories Which Suggest That Prejudice and Discrimination Arise from Personality

question 13

Multiple Choice

Theories which suggest that prejudice and discrimination arise from personality traits are criticized by sociologists because:

• A)they do not take into account the social conditions that create the prejudice and discrimination.
• B)they are not scientific.
• C)they have not been rigorously tested.
• D)they do not take into account genetic disparities between people.

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Definitions:

Federalists

Advocates for the ratification of the Constitution in 1787 and supporters of a strong federal government, contrasting with Anti-federalists.

Government Institutions

Organizations or structures established by governments to formulate and implement public policy and provide public services.

Human Nature

Represents the innate characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, that all humans are presumed to share.

Ratification

The formal approval of an agreement, treaty, or constitution, usually through a vote or other formal consent mechanism.