Prejudice Flashcards
Definition of discrimination
Actions as a result of prejudice
Stereotyping
Having an over-simplifies mental image of people and applying it to every everyone in a group
Positive discrimination
Treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past
Definition of scapegoating
Blaming certain groups for problems in society
Definition of disability
Physical or mental hank cap or impairment
Definition of tolerance
Respecting the belief and practices of others
Definition of justice
Bringing about what is right fair, according to what these of making up for what has been done wrong
Definition of harmony
Living in peace with others
Give some examples of different types of prejudice
Racism Sexism Ageism Disability discrimination Religious prejudice
Why are some people prejudice?
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.
What can scapegoating be encouraged? Give an example
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
Outline more ways in which prejudice can be brought on
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
Definition of racism and give an example
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
Definition of sexism and give an example
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
Definition of ageism and give an example
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
Briefly outline Buddhist teachings on prejudice
Buddhists believe that as discrimination leads to suffering then it must be and should be avoided
Describe specific Buddhist teachings on prejudice
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)
Further Buddhist teachings in relation to classism
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
Outline briefly the Christian teachings on prejudice
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
Describe specific teachings of Christianity
‘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)
Outline briefly the Hindu teachings on prejudice
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
Describe specific Hindu teachings of prejudice
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
How are women still discriminated against in religion
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
How does prejudice and discrimination manifest itself in Hinduism
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.
What are the laws on discrimination
Sex discrimination act 1975
Race relations act 1976
Disability discrimination act 1995
Equality act 2006 (against religious discrimination and ageism)
Definition of prejudice
The term means to pre-judge someone. So thinking badly of someone be chase of the group they belong to
How did mahatma Gandhi fight against prejudice and discrimination
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
What did Gandhi achieve in his lifetime
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
