Social, Political, and Economic Consequences of Biases, Stereotypes, and Prejudices

CONTENT STATEMENT

18. Cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and the population as a whole.

CONTENT ELABORATION

Cultural biases, stereotypes, and prejudice against groups such as Americans Indians, women, and new immigrant groups contributed to controversies in American history. Responses to prejudice contributed to rebellions, forced migrations, and struggles for equal rights.

EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING

Explain how cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and for the majority population.