Discriminatory Practices Flashcards

1
Q

what is discrimination?

A

when people judge others based on their differences

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2
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what are the 5 types of abuse

A

physical
verbal
sexual
neglect
psychological (emotional)

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3
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what is prejudice

A

when someone has a negative attitude towards an individual or group

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4
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what is labelling

A

identifying people negatively as part of a group

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5
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what is stereotyping

A

making unfair assumptions that people with certain characteristics are the same

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6
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what are types of prejudice

A

racism
sexism
ageism
homophobia

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7
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what is abuse

A

behaving in a negative or harmful way towards another individual or group

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8
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what are the two types of discrimination

A

direct
indirect

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9
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what is indirect discrimination

A

not intentional-they dont realise they are discriminating

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10
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what is direct discrimination

A

intentional harm

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11
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what is the impact of low self esteem

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individuals feel worthless and have a lack of self confidence

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12
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what is the impact of unfair treatment

A

individuals do not receive the care and support that they are entitled to
they feel excluded and not wanted

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13
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what is the impact of discrimination on an individual’s mental health

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can cause :
depression
anxiety
self-harm
eating disorders
social isolation

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