Prejudice and Persecution Flashcards
Scapegoating
Blaming a person or group for things they did not necessarily do.
Stereotype
A fixed, general view of a whole group of people which does not recognise individual differences.
Outsider groups
People whose culture is new or different to those who hold most power in society.
Prejudice
A negative opinion formed against a person or group based on a stereotype.
Racial prejudice
A belief that one race or ethnic group is superior to another.
Tribalism
The existence of people who share a strong group identity.
Nationalism
The belief that one’s country is superior to other countries.
Imperialism
The act of creating an empire by invading other countries.
Propaganda
Information which is used to influence others’ opinions.
Insider group
People who hold most power and influence in a society.
Discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.
Ridicule
Words or actions which make fun of people to hurt their feelings.
Barriers of access
Ways of preventing disabled people from participating fully in society.
Institutional discrimination
Existence of prejudice in the way an organisation works and delivers its services.
Intolerance
The lack of willingness to respect differences among people.
Systematic persecution
The deliberate and organised harassment and murder of people.
Genocide
The destruction of a large number of a specific group of people.
Violence
An act of aggression which is intended to cause pain.
Holocaust
The persecution of millions of people by the Nazis.
Gypsy
The common name in the UK for the Sinti and Roma people who live all over Europe.
Campaign
A series of coordinated actions which work towards particular objectives.
Equal rights legislation
Laws made to ensure that all people have an equal chance to participate in all forms of activity.
Apartheid
A system of segregation or discrimination on the basis of race.
Affirmative action
Actions and policies to improve situations for people disadvantaged by existing discrimination.
