Question 1 Read the following article from Sage Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination and answer the questions that follow. Coping with Bias by Major & Townsend (2011). https://sk.sagepub.com/reference/hdbk_prejudicestereotypediscrim/n25.xml?token=1b 4ce9cf-11e1-4946-a3a4- 22f6c99728cbc5f26cb140b40e136e8d2ee79b05fb71306d6e1338ceced629bc59bc5e0a a38e The paper takes on a coping perspective on how targets of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination tackle stigmatisation as active agents. Answer the following sub- questions based on your understanding of this article and course concepts. The total word limit for Question 1 is 1,200 words./nQuestion 1a Taking reference from Allport's extropunitive and intropunitive ego defenses mentioned in the paper, relate one real-life example (local or international) where stigmatised groups have engaged in these coping responses. Grading Criteria Description Provision of real- life examples. A relevant example that shows extropunitive and intropunitive coping linking to the reference made in the paper. Marks 10 (10 marks)/nQuestion 1b The paper states that there are individual differences in people's coping response to stigmatization that can be attributed to various moderators. Select any two of the moderators mentioned in the paper and explain with a help of an example how each one might influence difference in coping behaviours. Explain any two moderators with relevant examples. A plausible explanation of any two of the following moderators described in the paper. Primary goal; awareness of one's devaluation; level of identification with one's in-group; perception of group boundaries and status differences as legitimate; severity of stigma related threat; presence of others; perceived controllability or changeability of the stigma. 10 (10 marks)/nQuestion 1c Discuss the psychological mechanisms behind problem and emotion focused coping strategies employed by targets of prejudice. mechanism behind problem and Psychological You will be graded on how well you interpret problem 10 and emotion focused coping strategies that people use to cope with bias and prejudice. Your answers should demonstrate that you have read scholarly work outside the given paper to gain an understanding of the coping strategies. emotion focused coping. (10 marks)/nQuestion 1d Critically evaluate if the coping framework is adequate in explaining the effects of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. Critical evaluation of coping perspective. You will be graded on how well you can critique the 15 coping framework. You need to reflect on whether this framework is adequate to bring about changes in people's attitudes and behaviours towards stigmatized groups. (15 marks)

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