Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet

Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet

Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet.

Part I

Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each:

• Race

• Ethnicity

• Religion

• Gender

• Sexual orientation

• Age

• Disability

|Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3 |

|Race |African Americans are good at sports |Asians are good at math |Irish people are drunks |

|Gender |Men are strong |Women are weak |Women cant do everything men can |

|Religion |All Arabs and Muslims are terrorists |Jews are greedy |Atheists hate the world |

Part II

Answer each question in 50 to 100 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any?

o In regards to the stereotypes I listed in part I, there is no positive aspect. However, if you were given the label or stereotype of “sober as a judge” that can be considered a positive stereotype because it is complimenting the sobriety of the individual and not demeaning their character.

What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?

o The negative aspect of stereotypes can result in a number of things. Such as, the individual being stereotyped can develop self esteem issues, depression,...