Stereotype Dynamics

<p>This volume addresses the role of communication in stereotype dynamics while placing the phenomenon of social stereotypes appropriately in the socio-cultural context. <em>Stereotype Dynamics </em>assembles top researchers in the field to investigate stereotype formation maintenance and transformation through interpersonal facets of communication.</p><p>Section one presents meta-theoretical perspectives strongly informed by theories and empirical research. Subsequent parts address the following research questions in the perspectives of language-based communication:</p><ul> <li>What do the signs in a language <em>mean</em> and how do the meanings of the signs shape stereotypes?</li> <li>How do people <em>use</em> those signs intentionally or unintentionally? Is language use biased in some way?</li> <li>How do language users' identities affect the <em>meaning of a particular language use</em> in social context?</li> <li>What are the social consequences of language-based communication? Does language-based communication provide a basis for the formation maintenance and transformation or social stereotypes?</li> </ul><p>This timely book is ideal for advanced students scholars and researchers in social psychology and related disciplines such as human communications and sociolinguistics. It is also appropriate for use as a supplement in upper level courses on prejudice and stereotyping.</p>