Question

In the news report of the flooding that followed hurricane katrina, a black man walking through chest-deep water was described as "looting" a grocery store whereas a white couple was described as "finding" food. this use of language to perpetuate negative stereotypes is an example of the subtle form of prejudice known as __________________. select one:

a. aversive racism
b. deindividuation
c. implicit racism
d. compliance

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: a. aversive racism

Aversive racism refers to a negative evaluation that society has toward a certain racial group even if they are doing what the other racial groups are doing too. People with aversive racism tend to openly stating that all races all equal, but the unconscious behaviour convey otherwise.