Discussion:
Intergroup Cognition and Emotions Theories
Select a current event depicting gender, race, age, sexual preference, or prejudice, and consider how the Intergroup Cognitionand Emotions Theories pertain to the current event.
Questions:
1. Explain how the intergroup threat theory and the intergroup emotions theory would interpret the event.
2. Explain the key tenets of each theory as the foundation for intergroup relationships as applied to the current event you selected.
3. Explain the role of emotion in each theory and explain how it pertains to the current event you selected.
4. Explain three ways to reduce intergroup bias and prejudice with regard to the current event you selected.