Choosing the right level of analysis: Stereotypes shape social reality via collective action

Choosing the right level of analysis: Stereotypes shape social reality via collective action

In his 2012 book Jussim argues that the self-fulfilling prophecy and expectancy effects of descriptive stereotypes are not potent shapers of social reality. However, his conclusion that descriptive stereotypes per se do not shape social reality is premature and overly reductionist. We review evidenc...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2017, Vol.40, p.e13-e13, Article e13
Hauptverfasser: Tappin, Ben M., McKay, Ryan T., Abrams, Dominic
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abolition of slavery
Analysis
Collective action
Demonstrations & protests
Expectancy
Gender
Group dynamics
Humans
Inequality
Open Peer Commentary
Sexism
Shapers
Social change
Social identity
Social Perception
Social psychology
Stereotypes
Stereotypic Movement Disorder
Stereotyping
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Zusammenfassung:In his 2012 book Jussim argues that the self-fulfilling prophecy and expectancy effects of descriptive stereotypes are not potent shapers of social reality. However, his conclusion that descriptive stereotypes per se do not shape social reality is premature and overly reductionist. We review evidence that suggests descriptive stereotypes do have a substantial influence on social reality, by virtue of their influence on collective action.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X1500240X