Unit 2 LO2 (Teacher’s Revison Cards)

Question 1

What are the basis of discrimination?

Answer 1

— Race
— Culture
— Disability
— Social Class
— Age
— Gender
— Sexual Orientation
— Religion

Question 2

Give examples of discriminatory practice:

Answer 2

— Abuse
— Direct discrimination
— Indirect discrimination
— Prejudice
— Stereotyping
— Labelling
— Bullying

Question 3

What is abuse?

Answer 3

— Negative and harmful behaviour towards somebody.
— Can be:
-Physical
-Emotional
-Sexual
-Financial
-or neglect

Question 4

What is direct discrimination?

Answer 4

This is intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or treating them unfairly based on their differences.

Question 5

What is indirect discrimination?

Answer 5

This is when a policy, practice or rule applies to everybody but has a detrimental effect or disadvantages some people or a particular group.

Question 6

What is prejudice?

Answer 6

This is a negative attitude or dislike of an individual or group. Often based on ill-informed personal opinion about an aspect like race or gender.

Question 7

What is stereotyping?

Answer 7

This is where generalisations which are often offensive and exaggerated, are made about a particular group of people.

Question 8

What is labelling?

Answer 8

Assuming that all people from a certain group are 1 thing and calling them it.
“All overweight people are lazy”

Question 9

What is bullying?

Answer 9

This involves repeatedly threatening, intimidating, humiliating or frightening others.

Question 10

Who is affected by discriminatory practice?

Answer 10

— Individuals who require care and support.
— Older adults.
— People with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
— Children with autism.

Question 11

What are the impacts of discrimination on people?

Answer 11

— Dis-empowerment.
— Low self esteem.
— Poor health and well-being.
— Unfair treatment.
— Effects on mental health.

Question 12

What is dis-empowerment?

Answer 12

— An individual feels like they have a lack of control over their lives.

Question 13

What is low self esteem?

Answer 13

An individual may feel worthless.

Question 14

What is poor health and well-being?

Answer 14

— Physical health deteriorates.
— Injuries such as bed sores or broken bones.

Question 15

What is unfair treatment?

Answer 15

— People may not receive the care they are entitled to because they have been discriminated against.

Question 16

What is the effects of discrimination on mental health?

Answer 16

— Depression.
— Anxiety.
— Self-harming.
— Eating disorder.
— Withdrawn.
— Isolated.