Analyses des discriminations

Teacher(s)

Casini Annalisa;

Language

French

Content

Based on the psychosocial literature and active pedagogy, this course aims to present comprehensively and critically the methods, concepts and main theories related to discrimination analysis. Thus, the course focuses on the processes involved in the formation, consequences, and reduction of stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination, whether at the micro level (individuals and inter-individual relations), the meso level (organisations), or the macro level (policies). These processes will be analysed for different stigmatised social groups such as ethnic minorities, unemployed people, homosexual and transgender people, and people with 'non-normative bodies' (obese people, physically disabled people, etc.). Particular emphasis will be placed on the different forms of sexism and the situation of women in the world of work.
Regarding the reference framework of learning outcomes, the main aim of the course is to enable students to:

• Develop, based on the analysis of inter-individual and inter-group processes, knowledge relating to (a) the production of discrimination and inequality, (b) their consequences on the individuals and groups concerned and (c) the possible effects of measures designed to deal with them. -
• Be able, in the light of the theoretical frameworks presented in the course, to (a) analyse concrete situations involving forms of discrimination and (b) identify the factors likely to reinforce or, on the contrary, hinder them. - On the basis of this analysis, be able to identify courses of action for dealing with situations of discrimination.

Teaching methods

After 2 introductory sessions, the following sessions will be devoted to discussion of the various chapters that the students will have read beforehand. The discussions will be enhanced by theoretical clarifications presented by the professor. Each discussion will be preceded by a time to answer the 3 questions to check the reading of the chapter(s).

The 9th session will be used to supervise the group work, and the 10th session will be devoted to the oral presentation to the class of the work done by each group.
 

Evaluation methods

1st term
The evaluation will consist of two parts:

1. An individual written test aimed at assessing students' understanding of the theories and methods specific to discrimination research (basic knowledge questions). This test consists of 9 to 12 closed questions (T/F) that will be asked at the beginning of each session and will cover the chapters that students will have been required to read beforehand. The grade for this part will be the average of the answers given during each session.
2. A group test in subgroups (advanced level) consisting of analyzing, using the theoretical tools covered in class, a real case of discrimination that the students themselves will have reported (based on their personal or professional experience). Specifically, the results of the analyses will take the form of a PowerPoint presentation and a group oral presentation in front of the class.

The 2 tests will be graded on 10 points.
 
NB. The final mark for the first session will be the sum of tests (1.) and (2.). Students must achieve a minimum score of 06/10 in the basic knowledge questions for the professor to consider them for the group test on advanced knowledge of the course.
- 2nd term
Oral exam in which students will be asked to critically examine their life experiences (including professional life) in light of the concepts and main theories related to the analysis of discrimination covered in the course. Students are asked to refer explicitly to the theories and authors studied and not to make generic comments lacking specific content.

Other information

AI : The use of artificial intelligence in the assessment tests for this course is governed by the rules set out in the faculty memorandum on the subject, which is available on the faculty intranet in the information for students’ section.
The course is given in French, but a set of English slides is available for international students: no
The core reading for the course is in French, but equivalent core reading is available for international students in English: no
The standard exam is a written exam in French. However, international students taking this course:

• Will be allowed to use a dictionary when taking the written exam in French: yes
• Will be allowed 33% more time when taking the written exam in French: yes
• Are provided with the opportunity to take the written exam in English: yes 
• Are provided with the opportunity to take an alternative oral exam in English: yes 

The course requires coursework in French. However, international students taking this course:

• Can provide the coursework in English: yes
• Can be exempt from providing the coursework: no

Online resources

PowerPoints and other documents available on the course Moodle page
Site : http://www.prejuges-stereotypes.net/ 

Teaching materials

• PowerPoints
• Faniko, K., Bourguignon, D., Sarrasin, O., Guimond, S. (eds.) (2022). 2e Édition.Psychologie de la discrimination et des préjugés : de la théorie à la pratique. De Boeck : Louvain-la-Neuve.
• Ringelheim, J., Charlier, P, et. al. (2015). Les lois belges de 2007 et la lutte contre la discrimination : les leçons de la pratique. In: J. Ringelheim, G. Herman et A. Rea, Politiques antidiscriminatoires, De Boeck : Louvain-la-Neuve, p. 101-121
• Délouvée S. & Légal J-B. (2015). Stéréotypes, préjugés et discrimination. Éditions Dunod : Paris.
• Yzerbyt, V. & Demoulin, S. (2019). Les relations intergroupes, Presses Universitaires de Grenoble : Grenoble.
• Whitley, B. E., Kite, M., Arciszewski, T., Yzerbyt, V., & Demoulin, S. (2013). Psychologie des préjugés et de la discrimination. De Boeck.
• Casini, A., Gervais, M. J., & Messing, K. (2021). Genre et travail: le regard de la psychologie et de l’ergonomie. In V.Yzerbyt, I. Roskam et A. Casini ; "Les psychologies du genre". Mardaga: Bruxelles.

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