The possible relationship between education and prejudice

    Consider the possible relationship between education and prejudice. Discuss how this relationship might be examined. Discuss how you might narrow the topic to one that could be researched.  
To narrow the topic, one could focus on a specific type of prejudice, such as racism, sexism, or homophobia. Alternatively, one could investigate the relationship between education and prejudice in a particular context, such as the workplace or the classroom. For example, a researcher could focus on how teacher education programs can be designed to reduce prejudice among future educators.

Research suggests a complex relationship between education and prejudice. While higher education is often associated with decreased prejudice, the relationship isn't always straightforward.

1 Some studies have shown that education can actually increase prejudice in certain contexts, such as when it reinforces existing biases or when it's used to justify discriminatory beliefs.  

Examining this relationship could involve various methods, including surveys, experiments, and qualitative research. Researchers could investigate how different types of education, such as formal schooling versus informal learning experiences, affect prejudice. They could also explore how factors like socioeconomic status, cultural background, and personal experiences interact with education to shape attitudes.