Date of Award
5-1996
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Abstract
Children are not born with prejudices. However, they are born with a natural inclination to categorize people and situations (Byrnes, 1988). As early as two years of age, children may begin asking questions concerning the differences and similarities they observe in the people around them (Derman-Sparks, 1993). Children may develop negative beliefs about these differences from a variety of sources. Parents and extended family may, through their words and actions, play a major role in the attitudes children develop about differences. Teachers, peers, television, books and movies also make large contributions (Byrnes, 1988; Derman-Sparks, 1993).
Recommended Citation
Lloyd, Traci, "Using Empathy as a Tool to Reduce Prejudice" (1996). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 397.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/397
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Faculty Mentor
Deborah A. Bryan