Discrimination Theories and Identity Flashcards
What are types of discrimination?
Racism
Classism
Misogy
Homophobia
Sexism
Ableism
Ageism
Xenophobia
Islamphobia
Anti-semitism
What fundamental rights do Canadians get to enjoy?
Freedom of Conscience and Religion
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including the freedom of the press and other media of communication
Freedom of peaceful assembly
Freedom of association
What is Racism?
Judgements, assumptions, opinions, or actions towards a person or group, based on the belief that one race is superior than another
What is sexism?
Attitudes or behaviours based on
predetermined ideas of sexual roles that discriminate against others because of their sex
What is classism?
Systemic or personal actions that discriminate against persons according to theri socio-economic level, which leads to human needs being unmet
What is ableism?
Assumptions based of being able-bodied.
Often this is directed to individuals who may have physical disabilities
What is overt discrimination?
Intentional actions taken against an individual or group because of some distinguishing characteristics
What is systemic discrimination?
Subtle and unintentional discrimination against a person or group where the consequences are not fully understood by those taking action
What is an upstander?
When faced with any form of discimination, it is important to act rather than ignore it
An Upstander is someone who stands up for what they believe in and responds to something when it happens
This is a person who takes action, particularly when the easiest or most acceptable course is to do nothing
What is learned theory?
Prejudice and Discrimination isn’t something that we are born with but is something that we have learned through behaviour through socialization
Children observer their parents and imitate their behaviour
Sometimes not all behaviour that is observed is positive- Sometimes prejudicial views and beliefs can be passed down generationally.
What is competition theory?
The key reason some people come to distrust immigrants is economic competition
When economic crisis is felt by society, some people assume, incorrectly, that immigrant policies and immigrants are responsible
The idea is that newcomes take “our jobs” creating a sense of competition amongst groups
This also extends to strain on healthcare services and economic hardships in the country
These assumptions lead to unrest and deep resentment towards immigrants & may account for prejudice & discrimination
What is the frustration-aggression theory?
An individual identifies a shortcoming in their financial status & begins to resent groups that appear to have greater access to wealth & prosperity
The frustration that comes from not being able to get financially ahead is displaced and turned into outward aggression toward the rival(s) who an individual feels is responsible for holding them back in life
What is a scapegoat?
A specific group of people who become the target of hatred and blame for the majority class in society
What is the ignorance theory?
People make incorrect assumptions about a specific class or group in society as a result of lack of personal & social experience
Refusal to learn about a group
Incorrect assumptions (thinking the group’s behaviour is odd)
Assumptions then become the base for future discrimination
Fear unfamiliar cultural practices guides discrimination
What is Ethnocentrism?
Practice of evaluating other culture’s based on one’s own customs and behaviours
Believing your own culture is better than others
