Human Dignity Flashcards
What is prejudice
Prejudice is when we pre-judge an individual or group, usually negatively, without actually knowing them
Name 3 types of people who are victims of prejudice
Disabled people
Older people
Refugees or Asylum seekers
Name one type of prejudice and explain it
Stereotyping~
Stereotyping occurs when we label an individual or group, usually in a negative way
What is discrimination and give 4 examples of why people are discriminated against
Discrimination is when individuals or groups are treated unfairly because of their:
- Skin colour
- Age
- Religion
- Gender
Name 3 organisations that help people with disabilities
- Enable Ireland
- DFI
- Rehab
- NCBI
What is Racism and what have people done/said
Racism is based on the assumption that some races or ethnic groups are superior to others. People have said,
- Hurtful remarks about them
- Harassed verbally on the streets
- Refused access to goods and services
- Victims of physical aggression and assault
What is bullying and name the 3 best known types of bullying
Bullying is persistent negative behaviour directed toward a particular student/s. The types of bullying are:
- Physical
- Verbal
- Cyber
What are the physical effects of bullying
The physical effects are:
- Illness
- Aggression
- Violent outbursts
What are 3 emotional effects of bullying
3 emotional effects are:
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Fear
What are 3 academic effects of bullying
3 academic effects are:
- Poor punctuality
- Dropping out of school
- Poor academic performance
Name 3 things you can do to help the person being bullied
You can help the person by:
- Reassuring them that it will stop
- Encourage the victim tell an adult
- Make friend with them and include them in your group of friends
Name 3 types of people who suffer a loss of human dignity
- Homeless people
- The Travelling Community
- The Refugee Community
Name 3 reasons why people become homeless
People become homeless because of:
- Family breakdown
- Drug abuse/misuse
- Alcohol abuse/misuse
Name 3 effects of homelessness on people
- No sense of belonging
- Feeling isolated
- Having little privacy
Name 3 organisations that help homeless people
- Focus Ireland
- SVP
- Simon Community
Name 3 reasons why refugees leave their homes
- War
- Natural Disasters
- Economic reasons
What is human dignity
Every human being has the right to live his or her life with dignity. This can be achieved if their basic needs are met, however if they are not met they can suffer a loss of human dignity
