Social Psychology: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

This course explores stereotypes as cognitive shortcuts, prejudice as emotional biases, and discrimination as harmful actions toward groups, revealing their links and societal effects. Aimed at beginners with basic psychology knowledge, it uses videos to promote awareness and equity strategies.

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About Course

This course introduces stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, explaining how they are connected and shape human behavior and society. It explores stereotypes as cognitive shortcuts, prejudice as emotional biases, and discrimination as harmful actions toward different groups. Designed for beginners with basic psychology knowledge, the course uses engaging video content to simplify key concepts. Learners will develop awareness and gain practical strategies to promote fairness, inclusion, and equity in everyday life.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Professor Q
  • Provider: YouTube (@ProfessorQuarton)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Define stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination 
  • Explain their interconnections and real-world impacts

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, you should have:

  • Basic knowledge of introductory psychology
  • Understanding of attitudes and how they are formed
  • Familiarity with social influence concepts
  • Awareness of basic human behavior principles

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for undergraduate students or beginners interested in social psychology.

Course Outline

Basics of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Social Psychology – Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination (Video)

Overview of Stereotypes, Prejudice, & Discrimination (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Social Bias Awareness Stereotype Identification Skills Prejudice Understanding Discrimination Analysis Critical Thinking Skills Empathy Development Inclusive Behavior Strategies Social Influence Insights

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 Hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Dr. Jawairia Zafar profile image
    Dr. Jawairia Zafar Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Riphah International University