The Development of Prejudice in CHildren

Running Head: The Development if Prejudice in Children






The Development of Prejudice in Children
Karin Celosse
Capella University

Abstract
This paper will examine the various mechanisms thought to be responsible for the development of prejudice in children. It will contrast the idea that prejudice is something which almost comes naturally and must be combated, with the idea that some personalities are prone to become and remain prejudiced. The term prejudice will be defined, and suggestions for combating the development and the retention of prejudicial ideas and practices will be outlined.
The Development of Prejudice in Children

Introduction

Prejudice has been defined in many ways. According to G. Allport, prejudice is "An antipathy based on a faulty and inflexible generalization…which may be felt or expressed…and directed toward a group as a whole, or toward an individual because they are a member of that group. The net effect of prejudice is to place t...