Diversity Flashcards
1
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Define ethnocentrism
A
The making of judgements about the behaviour and culture of others based upon your own culture as the norm – viewing others through the eyes of your own culture
2
Q
Define passive discrimination
A
Where a person witnesses discrimination taking place and disagrees with the discrimination but does not challenge it. The person therefore appears to condone the discrimination
3
Q
What are the nine protected characteristics which are addressed by equality legislation?
A
Age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity in respect of females race religion or belief sex sexual orientation
