Contempory Isuues Flashcards
Define prejudice
To pre-judge and is a negative attitude towards people based on a group to which they belong.
Define Discrimination
When people are unfairly treated by others because of prejudice. It is a negative action towards a group and results in unequal treatment
Define stereotype
The assumption that a person shares all the (usually negative) characteristics of a group which they are assumed to belong.
Name a Christian group who fight against discrimination
Embrace NI
Define religious prejudice
The belief that a person is inferior because they have a different religious belief.
Define religious discrimination
The unfair treatment of people because they belong to a particular religion.
Name an organisation which fights against religious discrimination
NI inter-faith forum
Define sexism
The belief that there is a difference between males and females, usually assigning negative or inferior characteristics to one sex or another.
Define gender discrimination
Treating someone differently or unfairly because of their sex.
Define disability discrimination
You are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability.
