Broockman Kalla 2016

Abstract and Introduction

Abstract:

• A Research Report on the reduction of intergroup prejudice, focused on Transphobia, doing so through the use of active perspective-taking.

Structural Analysis:

• Attention on the power of spreading awareness and reducing transphobia

Cultural Analysis:

• Challenging traditional beliefs

Hypothesis on how active perspective-talking can reduce transphobia views 1. Changes political views 2. Reduces prejudice 3. Shares different perspectives

Key Concepts and Ideas:

• Active Processing: additionally called System 2 processing: A form of meta-thinking: In the case of the study, the term "Analogic Perspective-taking" is used to give a term to the concept of "walking in another's shoes."