Causes, effects and strategies for reducing prejudice

What this note covers

1. Prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination are linked but distinct
2. Bias, exposure and learning can build prejudice
3. Stigma, internalisation and stereotype threat cause harm
4. Less explicit discrimination can still preserve inequality
5. Reduction requires changes in learning, contact and systems
6. Investigate prejudice ethically and interpret measures cautiously
7. Diagnosing a prejudice mechanism before intervening
8. Evaluating reduction beyond a self-report score

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