Human Dignity Flashcards

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What is prejudice

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Prejudice is when we pre-judge an individual or group, usually negatively, without actually knowing them

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Name 3 types of people who are victims of prejudice

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Disabled people
Older people
Refugees or Asylum seekers

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Name one type of prejudice and explain it

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Stereotyping~

Stereotyping occurs when we label an individual or group, usually in a negative way

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What is discrimination and give 4 examples of why people are discriminated against

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Discrimination is when individuals or groups are treated unfairly because of their:

  1. Skin colour
  2. Age
  3. Religion
  4. Gender
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Name 3 organisations that help people with disabilities

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  1. Enable Ireland
  2. DFI
  3. Rehab
  4. NCBI
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What is Racism and what have people done/said

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Racism is based on the assumption that some races or ethnic groups are superior to others. People have said,

  1. Hurtful remarks about them
  2. Harassed verbally on the streets
  3. Refused access to goods and services
  4. Victims of physical aggression and assault
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What is bullying and name the 3 best known types of bullying

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Bullying is persistent negative behaviour directed toward a particular student/s. The types of bullying are:

  1. Physical
  2. Verbal
  3. Cyber
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What are the physical effects of bullying

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The physical effects are:

  1. Illness
  2. Aggression
  3. Violent outbursts
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What are 3 emotional effects of bullying

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3 emotional effects are:

  1. Loneliness
  2. Depression
  3. Fear
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What are 3 academic effects of bullying

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3 academic effects are:

  1. Poor punctuality
  2. Dropping out of school
  3. Poor academic performance
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Name 3 things you can do to help the person being bullied

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You can help the person by:

  1. Reassuring them that it will stop
  2. Encourage the victim tell an adult
  3. Make friend with them and include them in your group of friends
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Name 3 types of people who suffer a loss of human dignity

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  1. Homeless people
  2. The Travelling Community
  3. The Refugee Community
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Name 3 reasons why people become homeless

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People become homeless because of:

  1. Family breakdown
  2. Drug abuse/misuse
  3. Alcohol abuse/misuse
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Name 3 effects of homelessness on people

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  1. No sense of belonging
  2. Feeling isolated
  3. Having little privacy
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Name 3 organisations that help homeless people

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  1. Focus Ireland
  2. SVP
  3. Simon Community
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Name 3 reasons why refugees leave their homes

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  1. War
  2. Natural Disasters
  3. Economic reasons
17
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What is human dignity

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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