After much consideration I've decided to change my topic for the second blog... I was going to do the one on psychiatric stigma but after failing to find any significant information I've decided to write my essay on the contact hypothesis...
According to the contact hypothesis regular interaction between members of different groups reduces prejudices if the contact occurs under favorable conditions. This hypothesis was devised by Gordon Allport over 50 years ago and whilst it seems to make sense has been subjected to considerable criticism about the circumstances under which the contact must occur and conflicting research findings that suggest contact increases prejudice between groups.
If anyone has any comments, suggestions or recommendations I would love to hear them!
I think this topic will be quite interesting and I look forward to sharing more, happy blogging ;)
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I've added some links on the Contact Hypothesis, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding which might be useful.
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