Key Words And Definitions

Question 1

Attitude

Answer 1

These involve beliefs and values held about issues such as family, religion, behaviour etc.

Question 2

Stereotype

Answer 2

A set view of a group of people e.g. All blondes are stupid.

Question 3

Prejudice

Answer 3

Pre-judging
Judging someone of something because of inadequate facts or stereotypes.
Judging someone before you know them.

Question 4

Discrimination

Answer 4

This involves activities that prevent members of a certain group from accessing the same benefits and rewards as others. Leading to unfair treatment of an individual.

Question 5

Socialisation

Answer 5

The process by which people learn the cultural norms and values of the society into which they have been born.

Question 6

Primary socialisation

Answer 6

This where children learn norms and values in the first years of their life from parents and guardians.

Children growing understanding of language, customs and practices of their family.

Any prejudices or stereotyping in the family may be passed on to the child.

Question 7

Secondary socialisation

Answer 7

Child come to understand the social norms of the wider society, beyond their family.

They will learn what is expected of them and or change their attitudes/behaviours when they come into contact with others.

Question 8

Direct discrimination

Answer 8

Obvious

Deliberately disadvantaging others through words and actions e.g. Verbal or not getting a job because your a women.

Question 9

Indirect discrimination

Answer 9

Less obvious
Occurs when certain conditions are in place that disadvantage some people over others e.g. Hospital leaflets that are only available in English.

Question 10

Institutional discrimination

Answer 10

When the structure, processes of procedures of an organisation put certain groups of people at a disadvantage.

Question 11

Equality

Answer 11

Equality is having equal opportunities and rights. It is being treated fairly. It also means being able and supported to reach your potential.

Question 12

Inequality

Answer 12

Inequality is when people aren’t given the equal opportunities and rights. They are treated unfairly and experience discrimination .

Question 13

Victimisation

Answer 13

Treating someone differently because they have made a complaint about discrimination.

Question 14

Harassment

Answer 14

Behaviour of an offensive nature intended to disturb or upset, which is usually repetitive.

Question 15

Perception Discrimination

Answer 15

Treating someone less favourably because it is thought they have a certain protected characteristic e.g not offering someone a job because you think they are gay.

Question 16

Third Party Discrimination

Answer 16

Harassment at work not by your employer but by someone from ‘outside’ of the workplace , such as a customer of catering contractor.

Question 17

Discrimination by association

Answer 17

This is where an individual is discriminated against because of their link/tie with another person e.g. An individual dealing with upsetting behaviour because they are married to a person from a minority group.