Stereotypes and Mental Models about Race
Stereotypes and mental models influence the way in which we perceive others and the world. Explore the pros and cons associated with these cognitive tools.
Find resources to enhance your understanding. And participate in a discussion regarding the challenges they present in fostering positive race relations.
Find resources to enhance your understanding. And participate in a discussion regarding the challenges they present in fostering positive race relations.
Quiz: Guess My Race
Lots of people assume that race is obvious, clear-cut, easy-to-define. Because of this, we often find it easy to place people in boxes, or assign racial labels that may or may not be accurate. Take a look at the following famous faces and see if you can accurately identify their racial makeup.
Lots of people assume that race is obvious, clear-cut, easy-to-define. Because of this, we often find it easy to place people in boxes, or assign racial labels that may or may not be accurate. Take a look at the following famous faces and see if you can accurately identify their racial makeup.
CBS' Survivor & Racial Division
CBS Survivor Show's New Strategy - Does it promote racial division and segregation? In the aftermath of CBS' announcement, corporations pull advertising, and public officials demand the show be pulled.
CBS Survivor Show's New Strategy - Does it promote racial division and segregation? In the aftermath of CBS' announcement, corporations pull advertising, and public officials demand the show be pulled.
Is Media Coverage of Post-Hurricane Katrina Behavior Biased?
Many Americans perceive media coverage of post-Hurricane Katrina behavior, specifically looting, to be biased.
Many Americans perceive media coverage of post-Hurricane Katrina behavior, specifically looting, to be biased.
Stereotypes - A Definition and Examples of "Stereotypes"
A definition and examples of stereotypes. Implications of stereotypes on race relations.
A definition and examples of stereotypes. Implications of stereotypes on race relations.
Mental Models - A Definition of "Mental Models"
A definition of mental models and how they affect intercultural and interracial communication.
A definition of mental models and how they affect intercultural and interracial communication.
Media and its Portrayal of Black Americans
"The Black Image in the White Mind" - a book by Robert M. Entman and Andrew Rojecki, explores the media's portrayal of Black Americans.
"The Black Image in the White Mind" - a book by Robert M. Entman and Andrew Rojecki, explores the media's portrayal of Black Americans.
Recognizing the Existence of an American Culture
Encouraging Americans to reflect on the concept of culture and to recognize that Americans, despite our many differences, tend to share certain cultural norms.
Encouraging Americans to reflect on the concept of culture and to recognize that Americans, despite our many differences, tend to share certain cultural norms.
Mexico's Leader Gets Heat for "Racist" Statement - Is He Really Guilty
Is Mr. Fox racist? Discussing his controversial statement and proposing a verdict.
Is Mr. Fox racist? Discussing his controversial statement and proposing a verdict.