Specific stereotype combinations elicit distinct prejudiced emotions toward out-groups.
Evidence
Finally, we argue that different combinations of stereotypic warmth and competence result in unique intergroup emotions— prejudices—directed toward various kinds of groups in society. Pity targets the warm but not competent subordinates; envy targets the competent but not warm competitors; contempt is reserved for out-groups deemed neither warm nor competent. — Susan T. Fiske et al., A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype…, 15
Categorization
- DEFINE: Concise sketch of the warmth-by-competence x emotion mapping that anchors the model.
- XREF: Directly named in the reading purpose as the Stereotype Content Model’s emotion-corollary; bridges to scapegoating of high-competence envy targets. — connects to: Stereotypes often rationalize preexisting emotions toward outgroups — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2287; Prejudice toward different groups is driven by stereotypes or emotions variably; Individual prejudice mechanisms fail to explain which specific stereotype attaches to each group (+9 more)
Broader Connections
- Different negative emotions drive distinct types of prejudice and responses
#corroborates(0.90) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 120 - Distinct emotions rather than a single pool of hatred drive intergroup prejudice
#corroborates(0.88) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2282 - Prejudice motivates perceived group differences rather than emerging from them
#contradicts(0.88) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 892 - Stereotypes can be after-the-fact rationalizations justifying pre-existing emotions
#corroborates(0.88) - Stereotypes often rationalize preexisting emotions toward outgroups
#qualifies(0.85) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2287 - Prejudice toward different groups is driven by stereotypes or emotions variably
#qualifies(0.82) - Stereotypic beliefs slide to fit unchanging prejudiced attitudes
#corroborates(0.80) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 835 - Individual prejudice mechanisms fail to explain which specific stereotype attaches to each group
#complicates(0.78) - Attitudes and emotions predict discrimination better than stereotypes do.
#qualifies(0.75) — Erik Bleich, What Is Islamophobia and How Much Is…, 32