Prejudice

Question 1

What does prejudice mean?

Answer 1

Thinking badly of people because of the group they belong to

Question 2

What does discrimination mean?

Answer 2

Actions that occur due to prejudice

Question 3

What does stereotyping mean?

Answer 3

Creating an over simplified image of someone and applying it to everyone in a group

Question 4

What is positive discrimination?

Answer 4

Means treating people more favourably because of what they are

Question 5

Give 2 reasons as to why someone is prejudiced

Answer 5

Fear and uncertainty 
Lack of education can lead to ignorance 
Background 
Media influences (islamophobia) 
They have been victims of prejudice

Question 6

What does tolerance mean?

Answer 6

Respect for the beliefs and practices of others

Question 7

What is justice?

Answer 7

Bringing about what is fair

Question 8

What does harmony mean?

Answer 8

Living in peace with others

Question 9

When was the Sex Discrimination Act passed?

Answer 9

1975

Question 10

When was the Race Relations Act passed?

Answer 10

1976

Question 11

When was the Disability Discrimination Act passed?

Answer 11

1995

Question 12

When was the Equality Act passed?

Answer 12

2006

Question 13

What does metta mean?

Answer 13

Loving kindness

Question 14

What does karuna mean?

Answer 14

Compassion

Question 15

What does ahimsa mean?

Answer 15

Non-violence

Question 16

What is the 1st precept?

Answer 16

To abstain from harming any sentient (aware) being

Question 17

All human are part of the cycle of ________

Answer 17

Samsara

Question 18

Name 3 types of prejudice

Answer 18

Racism 
Sexism 
Religious prejudice 
Ageism 
Disability prejudice 
Class, lifestyle and looks