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