Hospitality students and their stereotypes: a pilot study

• Cynthia S. Deale ^[1] ; LaChelle R. Wilborn ^[2]
  1. [1] Western Carolina University

     Western Carolina University

     Township of Cullowhee, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] University of Memphis

     University of Memphis

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of hospitality and tourism education, ISSN 1096-3758, Vol. 18, Nº. 1, 2006, págs. 33-45
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In a pilot study identifying the stereotypes of students enrolled in US hospitality pogramms, the authors examined two simple questions: Who or what groups of people are you prejudiced against and why; and who or what groups or people are you biased towards and why? The ifndings uncovered positive and negative beliefs regarding the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of members of certain groups of people. Suggestions for educators to help reduce the use of stereotypes are included.