IB1 Psychology Sociocultural Level of Analysis.

An investigation into the origins of - and explanation for- prejudice and discrimination.

Subject: Group Members:------

Aims: We are going to investigate and report on prejudice and discrimination and how these can be challenged and combated.

1. Form a group of 4 or 5. 2. Choose one of the focuses for this subject. 3. Read the chapter on Prejudice in the Course Companion. 4.3 Pages 128- 135, also the additional information given to you.

The Task: You are going to plan, create and make a 10-15 minute TV programme about prejudice and discrimination.

In your film you should investigate: (Many of these may overlap)

 Competing definitions of prejudice and discrimination. The origins of prejudice.  Prejudice and discrimination as cultural constructs  How prejudice and discrimination can effectively be challenged and reduced.

Use the Course Companion and the articles/packs I will give you as a starting point, but you should include THREE other studies or articles that are not in the CC.

Have a look at the Psychology magazines in the library. Also check out the BBC.co.uk website for reports on recent studies to get you started.

Your TV Programme:

It can be a report, a film, an undercover investigation, an interview, a studio debate, a mixture of all these. Something different.

Remember that you need evidence from at least 6 empirical studies. These can be delivered by experts in the form of interviews, by a voice over etc. Assessment Criteria:

1. Consideration of how complex these issues might be. Are they easy to define? Why? Why not? Where do prejudice and discrimination come from? Are they inevitable? 10

2. Detailed exploration of your group’s particular focus. 20

3. Cultural variations. Are there cultural differences? If so, what are there and why are there differences? 10

4. Analysis of at least 6 empirical studies, supporting your ideas in 1, 2 and 3. 20

5. Use of evidence from at least three additional sources other than the CC and the pack provided by Ms J. 10

6. Your conclusion. 10

7. Style and structure of your programme. 20

Total /100.

Due date Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th January 2011.

Good luck!!

Nancy Jenkins 5/1/11