Önyargya
Önyargya is a term found in some theoretical discussions of prejudice and bias. It is used to denote a form of self-originating bias in which individuals apply the norms, beliefs, or expectations of their own social group to others, shaping interpretation and judgment in ways that reinforce in-group advantages and out-group stereotypes.
Etymology and use: The form önyargya is not widely standardized in dictionaries. It resembles the Turkish word
Definition and features: Önyargya involves preconceived judgments about others that are anchored in the observer’s group
Causes and mechanisms: It emerges from early socialization, group identification, cognitive ease, confirmation bias, and motivated
Implications: Önyargya can affect interpersonal communication, hiring, media representation, and public discourse, contributing to miscommunication and
Mitigation: Awareness training, perspective-taking, exposure to counter-stereotypical information, structured decision processes, and deliberate debiasing techniques can
See also: prejudice, bias, cognitive bias, in-group/out-group dynamics.
References: The term is not widely standardized in major reference works; discussions often treat it as a