Discussion #6.1: Social Categories Because social categorization can lead to prejudice and stereotyping, some have suggested that if we can get rid of categorization, we can get rid of stereotyping, prejudice, and favoritism. This seems unlikely to change because there are some benefits to social categorizations. What are the benefits of social categorizations and how do they serve us as a society? Can we get rid of prejudice, stereotyping, favoritism, and discrimination while maintaining social categorizations? Why or why not? Discussion #6.2: Conflict in the Real World Identify and describe a real-world dispute among individuals or groups and analyze it using the principles we have considered in this chapter. Use examples that are ones that most in the class would be aware of or could learn about (for example, disputes between two countries, not a dispute between your friends). What are some of the approaches for improving cooperation that could be useful in the dispute you identified?
