Sunday, October 26, 2008

Singlism

Have you experienced prejudice or discrimination because you are single? Explain.

Are you a feminist?

Feminists advocate for social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men. This is the definition of feminist from a dictionary. Why are people reluctant to be labeled as feminist? Are you a feminist? Why or why not?

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

language and prejudice

How can language use affect prejudice? Do you think you use any prejudiced language?

Prejudice and Discrimination

Have you ever been a victim of prejudice or discrimination? Explain? How did you deal with it and how did it make you feel?

Cognitive Dissonance

How can a person be pro-life and still support the death penalty or pro-choice and anti-death penalty?

Monday, October 20, 2008

Attitude Formation and Sarah Palin

Consider Sarah Palin's guest appearance on Saturday Night Live. Do you think this will help her campaign or hurt it? Why? Consider factors that influence persuasion.