Define the Concept of a Risk Society and Discuss Two

question 55

Essay

Define the concept of a risk society and discuss two ways that people can take risk that have the potential to jeopardize their health.

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Definitions:

Outgroup Homogeneity

The tendency to perceive members of a group to which one does not belong as more similar to one another than members of one's ingroup.

Stereotypic Ways

Referring to behaviors or thoughts that are overly simplified and generalized about a group of people, based on common stereotypes.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people that ignore individual diversity.

Prejudices

Preconceived negative judgments or feelings towards individuals based on their membership in a certain group without factual justification.