BACKGROUND. Stereotype threat refers to the concern that is experienced when one feels “at risk of confirming, as a self characteristic, a negative stereotype about one’s group” (Steele & Aronson, 1995, p. 797). A wide range of stereotypes have been tested (e.g., her lack of ability in math and science: O’Brien & Crandall, 2003; Negros’ underperformance on standardized tests: Steele & Aronson, 1995; White males’ athletic inferiority: Stone, 2002). In the current work, the authors focus on the contribution of motivation to threat effect's, specifically on Jamieson and Harkins’s (2007) mere effort account. This was suggested by Harkins’s (2006) analysis of the effect of evaluation on performance, which argues that evaluation…
The issue is called stereotype threat, and it is the explained by Massey and Owens to be a process where a stereotype in society causes an effect in individuals involved in the stereotype. The specific stereotype discussed and the one that I believe is the most relevant in college today is the stereotype that blacks don’t perform well academically. The stereotype is often in much harsher terms, but the gist is that they aren’t as academically successful as say white students. The threat takes effect when black students are aware of the stereotype. The effect of the threat can manifest itself either internally or externally. A stereotype threat is internalized if a student believes in the stereotype in some way. This internalization is a threat to their academic success, because it is a threat to their self-esteem. To clarify if a student thinks they won’t be successful in school because of the stereotype, then they might (subconsciously most likely) “disidentify” from their own academics. This is liken to the argument “my grades don’t define me.” By students not putting in all of their effort they have an out of sorts so it doesn’t tarnish their self-esteem. If a student externalizes the threat, then it’s a very different process. The student doesn’t actually believe the stereotype, but…
The article Behind the Model Minority Stereotype does an excellent job of providing the reasons for why Asians are seen as smart. I was one of the individuals that thought that the majority of Asians are “nerds and smart”. Now after doing this reading I have change my mind understanding that stereotypes for any minority group are just an overgeneralization assumption that is not completely true. Asians are from different nationalities: Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Korean, and so forth. There is a variety within in this minority group that makes them unique. I learn that Koreans think of themselves as superior of others Asians. Now I realize that Asians too face low academic performance as others minorities have. Teachers need to aware…
The premise of this case is understanding how African American college student are negatively affected by the influence of a stereotypes. The studies research is based on an equal platform for academic performance, however with varying forms of mindset which could sway learning in one way, hence hindering their own ability reach their full potential. The theory is if the students respond differently to academic challenge on the idea that they are not confined into a group stereotype, the students can embrace learning therefore enhancing their grades overall.…
Q9. How does the stereotype threat describe the aptitude of women and blacks under non-threatening and threatening test conditions? Q10. Why will some students “disidentify” with school achievement? Q11.…
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Many a student is limited as to what they can achieve because everyone is placed into this mold based upon what stereotype they belong to and for many it is very hard to break out of that mold when in the classroom their being in that mold is built upon with a lack of classroom structure and the fact that based upon intelligence which is normally hand in hand with racial bias students are segregated. Turning a blind eye to a problem doesn’t make it go away, I believe that in order to solve these inequalities, people must be brought to understand and that “first, we recognize that stereotypes are present and affecting students because of the phenomenon of stereotype threat. Hispanics are lazy, Asian Americans are good in mathematics, women do poorly in science and math and African-Americans consistently underperform on standardized tests. Stereotype threat is like a self-fulfilling prophecy. Students will live up or down to perceived expectations.” (Huffington…
Having so many stereotypes being made because of the type of environment I live has helped me shaped my world because that is the reason why I am the person I am today. I am proud to say I come from South Central Los Angeles because it has helped me overcome my timidness to become successful.My community has helped me overcome my shyness because Ive faced many obstacles that has changed the way I think about myself.…
Stereotypes reflect ideas that groups of people hold about others who are different from them. Stereotypes can be positive or negative, but most stereotypes tend to make us feel superior in some way to the person or group being stereotyped. People that are obvious to a certain profession or gender are often stereotyped, such as, police officers, women, and people of color. Stereotyping is a thought process that organizes beliefs about one group of people and assigns them to everyone in that group (The Quad News, 2010). We cheat ourselves from ever getting to know a person for who they are as an individual. At worst stereotyping can turn into such things as racial profiling and other discriminatory things. We have all been stereotyped…
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Racial stereotypes and the effects on education remain a compelling concern. While similar pressures can be drawn between clique and racial stereotypes, racial stereotypes possess a variety of pressures and effects on education. People within a racial stereotype find themselves a part of that stereotype with no personal choice, whereas people determine if they want to include themselves in a clique. Subsequently, students within a racial stereotype feel that negative image of that stereotype can’t be reversed under a circumstance. People imply a good or bad reputation based merely on a few members of the race. Individual attributes become overlooked; a specific skill set defines a race. Based upon this specific skill set, member of a racial…
As a society, people play into the looks, culture, and beliefs of a person and within minutes people make an assumption of who they are. Society takes one look at a person and based on their race, instantly draw a conclusion upon them without even asking them their name. Stereotyping has been around for centuries; the most commonly used stereotypes involve race. People use racial stereotyping based on what society deems that race to be, without first getting to know that person in order to draw individual valid conclusions about them.…
In America we deal with a lot of diversity. Stereotyping is one of the biggest problems we deal with particularly in law enforcement. There have been different situations where as police officers accused of going after individuals and accusing them on crime based a person background. Stereotyping goes beyond race and gender (Changing Minds). Racism is a word that can be defined in many different ways. Racism represent madness, angry, brings up lots of issues with people. Racism comes from different cultural values, ethnic backgrounds, and physical appearances. The United States of America brought people from all over the world, which is the land of opportunity and freedom but people see no different from the crime that takes place in todays world. Stereotype and racism are one of the most significant issues that people have been facing and it is still occurring around us.…
In 2017 you’ll think we will stop seeing racial slurs and hate crimes because we are overcoming it with intelligence and common sense, well no; There have always been hate crimes, but ever since Donald Trump was elected candidate for the presidency there's been much more discriminating and racism than ever, and why is this important? Because who wants to live in a country full of hate, anyways reports don't lie.…
The closest achievement gap to white students in 2014 is the Asian American students, 75% graduation rate and 69.4% respectively (UIC, 2014). This gap does little to disprove the “model minority” myth that is used to invalidate the hardships minorities face. The “model minority” myth is the stereotype that Asian Americans have succeeded in the American dream because of their achievements (Golash-Boza, 2014). However, this stereotype is self-sustaining to a certain extent in education because students, especially minorities experience stereotype threat. Stereotype threat is the fear that one will do something to confirm a negative stereotype of their race (Heine, 2011). For example, reminding an African-American student of the ‘Blacks are unintelligent’ stereotype will show a statistically significant decrease in test scores than if they were not reminded of the stereotype (Heine, 2011). Stereotype threats can also positively affect student performance because they fear in disproving the positive stereotype. For example, reminding Asian Americans that they are supposed to be ‘good at math’ or ‘highly intelligent’ can create motivation that will increase their test scores and in turn their educational…