Prejudice

Question 1

Definition of discrimination

Answer 1

Actions as a result of prejudice

Question 2

Stereotyping

Answer 2

Having an over-simplifies mental image of people and applying it to every everyone in a group

Question 3

Positive discrimination

Answer 3

Treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past

Question 4

Definition of scapegoating

Answer 4

Blaming certain groups for problems in society

Question 5

Definition of disability

Answer 5

Physical or mental hank cap or impairment

Question 6

Definition of tolerance

Answer 6

Respecting the belief and practices of others

Question 7

Definition of justice

Answer 7

Bringing about what is right fair, according to what these of making up for what has been done wrong

Question 8

Definition of harmony

Answer 8

Living in peace with others

Question 9

Give some examples of different types of prejudice

Answer 9

Racism 
Sexism 
Ageism
Disability discrimination 
Religious prejudice

Question 10

Why are some people prejudice?

Answer 10

If someone does not know a group of people of understand their culture or background, it is easier to stereotype and reject them. Lacks of education can lead to the ignorance that breeds prejudice. This in turn leads to fear of others who are difference.

Question 11

What can scapegoating be encouraged? Give an example

Answer 11

Fear and uncertainty about the future can encourage scapegoating, or blaming certain groups of people for problems in society. This can seem to justify treating them badly. E.G. The nazis persuaded people that the Jews were to blame for Germany’s economic problems to justify extreme discrimination against them

Question 12

Outline more ways in which prejudice can be brought on

Answer 12

Children whose parents are prejudiced may grow up hearing racist or sexist comments and are more likely to imitate them
A bad experience can affect people’s expectations of others
The media
Victims of prejudice and discrimination may use their prejudice as a coping mechanism

Question 13

Definition of racism and give an example

Answer 13

Racism is the belief that the colour of a persons skin determines their ability. Racists believe that role of some races are inferior to others. E.G black footballers even at the top of their league have faced racist chanting and spitting

Question 14

Definition of sexism and give an example

Answer 14

Sexism is a form of gender discrimination. It means grating people favourably because of their gender. Stereotypes such as women should look after the home and family have helped to deny women equal opportunities in the workplace

Question 15

Definition of ageism and give an example

Answer 15

Ageism is prejudice against someone because of their age leading to discrimination. It is often based on stereotypes. For example some poorly wrongly think that all young people are rude, irresponsible hooligans. However young people have better chances of being hired as they believe their health energy and productivity is better than that of someone older

Question 16

Briefly outline Buddhist teachings on prejudice

Answer 16

Buddhists believe that as discrimination leads to suffering then it must be and should be avoided

Question 17

Describe specific Buddhist teachings on prejudice

Answer 17

The belief not to harm others of us harmful language (5 precepts)
Everyone should try to develop metta (loving kindness)
Everyone is equal because everyone is welcome in the sangha
Prejudice creates bad karma and has a negative effect on rebirth
The best way to live life was to ‘always think compassion’ (Dalai Lama)

Question 18

Further Buddhist teachings in relation to classism

Answer 18

Buddha left his wealthy lifestyle as he realised wealth did not bring happiness. He rejected the caste system as it only created divisions to feel superior to others. The Buddha taught that everyone has equal potential for reaching enlightenment. Right action, right speech, meeta requires Buddhists to treat people equally and show tolerance and consideration

Question 19

Outline briefly the Christian teachings on prejudice

Answer 19

Christians believe that all forms of discrimination are wrong as it goes against the idea of God’s design. God created men and women in his own image (genesis 1:26 imago dei) therefore all are of equal value

Question 20

Describe specific teachings of Christianity

Answer 20

‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, nor slave not free, mail not female, for you all one in Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28)
Jesus taught Angkor who needs help regardless of their background should be treated kindly (parable of the Good Samaritan)
‘Love thy neighbour as thyself’ (sermon on the mount)

Question 21

Outline briefly the Hindu teachings on prejudice

Answer 21

Hindu Dharma (teaching) is that Brahman is found in everything therefore any prejudice thoughts or discriminative actions would be viewed as wrong. Hinduism is a panentheistic religion

Question 22

Describe specific Hindu teachings of prejudice

Answer 22

Ahimsa- non violence and love and respect for all things
Compassion is a key belief with the desire to improve things for others.
Hurting others can lead to bad karma which affects future reincarnations.
Hindus believe that the true self is the atman and as everyone has one everyone must be equal.
The Bhagavad Gita suggest that to reach liberation you should work the welfare of all fellow beings

Question 23

How are women still discriminated against in religion

Answer 23

Women cannot be priests in the Catholic Church or bishops in the angelican church
In thervada Buddhism women will pray for their reincarnation to be as a man
With the exception of ISKCON, in Hinduism all Brahmins are male
There are no female imams

Question 24

How does prejudice and discrimination manifest itself in Hinduism

Answer 24

Traditionally Hindus were divided into four castes:
Brahmins (priests and teachers)
Kshatriyas (soldiers and rulers)
Vaishyas (merchants and farmers)
Shudras (labourers and farmers)
People could not easily marry someone of a different caste of mix freely. Below the shudras were the untouchables who has v few rights.

Question 25

What are the laws on discrimination

Answer 25

Sex discrimination act 1975
Race relations act 1976
Disability discrimination act 1995
Equality act 2006 (against religious discrimination and ageism)

Question 26

Definition of prejudice

Answer 26

The term means to pre-judge someone. So thinking badly of someone be chase of the group they belong to

Question 27

How did mahatma Gandhi fight against prejudice and discrimination

Answer 27

Gandhi practised non violence and believed in the presence of truth in each person’s soul. He believed the only way in treating others is to love them. He thought the best way to fight prejudice was peacefully, refusing to cooperate with authorities who discriminated against people. He used a started to campaign for the rights of Indians living in S Africa. He used method of non violent mass civil disobedience. Thousands of people refused to register for an unfair poll tax

Question 28

What did Gandhi achieve in his lifetime

Answer 28

The poll tax was dropped after 7 years
He succeeded in making Indian marriages legal in South Africa
He brought women and people of all castes into the Indian national congress
Got the salt tax dropped