is a small word that carries a lot of meaning. Unfortunately, the word is often conflated with other terms and misused. Most often, the terms , , and are used interchangeably although they are actually three distinct concepts that have some overlap. In this unit, you will learn about the differences among race, ethnicity, and culture. In the units to come, you will be reviewing various , including sexism, heterosexism, anti-Semitism, and racism. However, before delving into those specific concepts, you will review the overarching “social phenomena that fuel them” (Carter, 2015, p. 28). Your text indicates that bias, prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes maintain the presence of isms in our social environment. In this discussion, you will discuss stereotypes and how they affect people. You will also create a research proposal aimed at studying stereotypes. For this discussion: Next, describe a design for a research study related to your specialization that investigates stereotypes. You may investigate anything related to stereotypes, such as the emotional impact of stereotyping on Asian Americans. Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words. Carter, L. D. (2015). (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
