Discrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Discrimination means treating sone people differently than others.
2
Q
Eg of lawful discrimination
A
Being paid a different wage based on skill or status
3
Q
Egs of unlawful discrimination
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-Gender
-Colour
-Marriage /civil partnership
-ethnic background
-gender reassignment
-nationality
-pregnancy and maternity leave
-religion/political beliefs
-sexual orientation
-age
-disability
-race
4
Q
Positive discrimination
A
The practice/policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups regarded as disadvantaged or subject to discrimination
5
Q
Stereotype
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Image of a group that ignores individual differences
6
Q
Assumptions
A
Conclusions drawn from limited knowledge of the facts or without proof
7
Q
What leads to discrimination?
A
Stereotypes, prejudice and assumptions
