Instructions
Stereotypes, unfortunately, are a common side-effect of societal perception of other individuals and groups. No matter who you are, stereotypes and prejudices influence our thoughts and perceptions even if they are unconscious.
- Select a group from any culture, country, or society.
- Describe how stereotypes or prejudices against that group might influence a health care practitioner during treatment. You can select a historical group (for example: plague victims, AIDS patients from the early 1980s) or more recent (immigrants in detention centers, anti-vaxxers, or patients with race specific illnesses such as sickle cell anemia or Tay-Sachs syndrome).
- Describe common stereotypes of the group you selected. Dissect those stereotypes as to the potential impact they might have on treatment options or decisions or care.
- Analyze how specific theories we learned about (i.e. ingroups vs outgroups, implicit racism, outgroup homogeneity effect, realistic conflict theory, social identity theory, attribution theory, etc.) influence stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination in the context of this scenario. You don’t need to discuss all of these theories; just pick one or two for your analysis.
Answer
Rastafarian is a particular forum aligned with the “spiritual, but not religious” trend in contemporary religiosity, which means they are more focused on the interior questions of consciousness-raising than on religious external (Stokke, 2021). In Jamaica, where Rastafarian is most common, it is unacceptable in many homes, schools or workplaces. In many homes, you are not allowed to marry a Rastafarian, and if you do, you are ostracized by your family. Stereotypes or prejudices are against Rastafarians in families, schools, workplaces, and churches. Rastafarians see other denominations as not doing the right. According to Griffin…. To access full answer, use the purchase button below.