PSYCH 163
Development of Prejudice and Bias
We currently live in a society riddled with prejudice and inequality. In this class we will explore the emergence and development of prejudice across the lifespan, while paying close attention to the first 10 years of life. This class aims to: 1) foster a critical understanding of how and why prejudice has been maintained across generations and 2) foster intentional thought about how create and maintain a more equitable society through a psychological lens.
Topics
- To highlight the ways in which prejudice and inequality are perpetuated across time and generations. To promote critical reflection on the current state of society and the effects it has on prejudicial thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. To help students understand the interplay between mind, culture, and society.
- Learn how to analyze, describe, and integrate psychological research, perspectives, and theories that explain the development of prejudice and inequality. To foster intentional thought regarding how to design a more equitable society. Learn how to identify prejudice and inequality, and the processes that explain how these attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors emerge and are reinforced throughout development.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027