Prejudice And Discrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What is prejudice?
A
Holding biased (usually negative) opinions about an individual or group of people
2
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What is discrimination?
A
Treating someone differently because of their colour or age or sex
3
Q
What is ableism?
A
Type or prejudice which is targeted at individuals with disabilities
4
Q
What is sexism?
A
Discrimination based on sex
5
Q
What does the 2010 Equality act aim to do?
A
Stop prejudice and discrimination
6
Q
Apartheid means…
A
Literally: ‘apartness’ or ‘seperatness’
7
Q
When and where did apartheid happen?
A
South Africa from 1961 to 1994
8
Q
Which political party was Nelson Mandela involved in?
A
The African national congress (ANC)
9
Q
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for?
A
27 years
10
Q
What does Malala fight for?
A
Girls right to education
