Born This Way Flashcards
what is gender stereotyping?
simplistic generalisations about gender attributes, differences and roles of individuals and/or groups
what does gender stereotyping look like?
when people automatically apply gender assumptions to others regardless of lack of evidence.
what does diversity mean?
refers to the broad range of differences that exist between people and communities, including aspects of gender, race, geographic location, culture etc.
name strategies to build inclusion, empathy and compassion.
using inclusive language, challenging stereotypes, treating everyone with respect, speaking against discrimination ad harassment, don’t make assumptions if there is no evidence to say otherwise.
what are two skills we can demonstrate to appreciate difference and diversity?
empathy and compassion
what’s the role, on a state/federal level, workplace level, and individual level, we have against discrimination?
- government established anti-discrimination laws to ensure fair treatment
- work policies such as equal opportunity employment, meaning equal access to work opportunities and treated fairly by employers and workmates
- the things you say and how you treat people have a significant impact on their sense of self and help them feel included
what are the first steps in developing respectful relationships?
taking time to get to know them, not judging if they belong to a particular group, being empathetic and showing ethical behaviour.
what is discrimination?
treating someone unfairly or less favourable because of their background, certain personal characteristics and/or they happen to belong to a particular group of people
how does racism affect individuals and communities?
communities: low socioeconomic status, difficulty finding employment, poor healthcare, verbal/physical/emotional abuse, adopting damaging coping mechanisms (e.g. drinking, smoking, drugs)
individuals: a lowered sense of self, poor quality of life, stress, shame, depression, isolation, psychological distress
why is it important to challenge harassment, vilification and discrimination?
all people can have equal opportunities and the community can be based on respect and the appreciation of differences.
how has the Australian government violated the human rights of Indigenous Australians?
laws, practices and attitudes set to prevent them from participating in society as equals, dispossession of land, extreme violence i.e. massacres, lack of access to healthcare, services and fresh produce.
what are the types of discrimination? (7)
* sex discrimination: treated unfairly because of sex e.g. not hiring women for a “male” job
* racial discrimination: discriminate against someone because of their race, colour, descent, nationality, ethnicity and/or immigrant status e.g. using derogatory terms to describe particular groups
* age discrimination: treated unfairly because of age e.g. manager forcing worker to retire due to old age
* marital (domestic status) discrimination: treated unfairly because your relationship status e.g. single, married, separated, divorced or widowed e.g. overlooking someone for employment because they are a single mum
* disability discrimination: treated unfairly because of a disability related issue e.g. teasing a classmate for their basic reading skills because they suffer from dyslexia e.g. shop refuses entry to blind person and their guidance dog
* homosexual discrimination: treated unfavourable because of your sexual orientation e.g. making derogatory remarks about sexual preferences
* discrimination because of who you are related to or associate with: treated unfavourably because of your connection or relation to another e.g. being teased for hanging out with the ‘weird’ kid at school
* transgender discrimination: treated unfairly because you are transgender (or others think you are), treated as your former sex when you are recognised as transgender and are forced to follow a rule or requirement as your former sex e.g. condemning children for their immaturity when transitioning to another sex
T/F discrimination occurs on all levels of society and, whether direct or indirect, is against the law.
True
personal —————- are strongly associated with gender (name examples for males and females)
characteristics
females: gentle, nurturing, subordinate, expected to raise family
males: strong, domineering, physical, lack of emotion, money earner, provide stability and status to family
why are a young person’s choice in career and goal setting influenced by gender?
- disadvantaged by the domination of one gender
- afraid of straying from the norm
- fear of judgement and stigma from others
