Chapter 3- Prejudice And Tolerance Flashcards
What are several other words used for prejudice? (Say at least 5)
Influence, sway, predispose, bias, xenophobia, bigotry, enmity, discrimination, jaundice and distort.
What is prejudice?
Dislike, hostility or unjust behaviour deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions.
What is tolerance?
The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.
What are several other words used instead of tolerance? (Atleast 5)
Understanding, sympathetic, broad minded, forgiving, humane, lenient, sympathy and lenience.
What is racism?
The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
What are 3 types of racism?
Sexual orientation, cultural and sexuality.
What is injustice?
Lack of fairness or justice.