Key Concepts
Stereotypes
Stereotyping means making an unfair assumption or generalisation about a person or group of people based on an aspect of their identity, for example their race, culture, religion, or gender.
Prejudice
Prejudice means to ‘pre-judge’ someone. It starts in the mind and is a negative attitude towards people based solely on a group to which they belong. It is based on an unfounded opinion.
Bias
Bias is a disproportionate preference or inclination for or against an idea, thing, or group. It often leads to closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair judgments because it allows personal opinions or stereotypes to override objective facts.
Discrimination
Discrimination is an action that denies a person their rights because of their cultural identity.
A common example is when a person who is otherwise qualified for a job is not employed because of their religion or race.
There are many ways that discrimination can affect a young person from a minority group. They may:
- feel that others dislike them, or are against them — this can make them feel excluded, isolated and lonely
- find it difficult to make friends, as other young people may try to exclude them from their groups
- find it difficult to find employment and support themselves financially
- find it hard to get accommodation or housing in an area that they like
Causes of Discrimination
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| Courtesy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbghdnb#zjh7rmn |
How does discrimination affect people?
How can we raise awareness about discriminatory practices?
Ex. 1: Research online on options which help to create awareness about discrimination.
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