Religion And Prejudice Flashcards
Positive discrimination
Benefits given to people who usually face negative discrimination
Homophobia
Discrimination against somebody over their sexuality
Harmony
To live peacefully with understanding and respect
Equality
When everyone has the same value and worth
Community
People who work and live together in peace and for mutual benefit
Ageism
Discrimination against someone because of their age
Prejudice
Pre-judging someone based on a characteristic or belief they have without knowing them
Discrimination
Putting a prejudice into action
Scapegoat
Blaming a particular group of people for an issue that is not their fault
Stereotype
A generalisation which is often untrue about a particular group of people
Persecution
Harassment of a particular group due to prejudice over a long period of time
Genocide
Killing or trying to kill every member of a particular group
Tolerance
Accepting the differences of others
Sexism
Discrimination over someone’s gender
Religious prejudice
Prejudice over someone’s beliefs or faith. This often leads to discrimination