Intro to Discrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What is prejudice?
A
Beliefs, thoughts, feelings & attitudes that someone holds about a specific group.
Not based on personal experience rather, it is a prejudgment originating outside actual experience
2
Q
What is a stereotype?
A
Oversimplified generalization(s) about a group of people
Can be based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability etc
Can seem positive
3
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Actions against a group of people rather than a belief
