The group in control develops a feeling of superiority. Ethnocentrism is a belief that one s own ethnic group is superior to all other groups. When everyone wants a piece of the pie, some are likely to get a bigger piece than others. Generally, it will be the group in power who gets the bigger piece. We learn our stereotypes from parents, schools, peers, and the media.
Stereotypes maintain prejudice.
This is the process by which males and females learn to display appropriate behavior for their sex. In learning these roles during sex-role socialization, we also acquire attitudes and values associated with these roles. Personal racist and sexist behaviors. Some behaviors that we observe, on a daily basis are actually racist and sexist behaviors. Let s look at a few of these behaviors and discuss their impact on minorities and women.