L02 Discrimination

Question 1

Define discrimination

Answer 1

the act of making unjustified distinctions between people based on the groups, classes or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong.

Question 2

Why does discrimination happen?

Answer 2

uninformed attitudes and beliefs lead to discriminatory practices that result in unfair treatment or individuals or groups of people.

Question 3

Define ‘the basis of discrimination’

Answer 3

the factors that people may be discriminated for

Question 4

What are some examples of the basis of discrimination?

Answer 4

• age
• appearance/ height
• location
• hair colour
• gender
• religion/ culture
• race
• social class/ identity

Question 5

Define direct discrimination

Answer 5

when someone/ group of people are treated less favourably than another person because of a protected characteristic
eg homophobia, racism, sexism

Question 6

Define indirect discrimination

Answer 6

when a policy/ practice/ rule applies to everyone in the same way but has a worse effect on some people than others

Question 7

Give 4 discriminatory practices

Answer 7

• Labelling
• Bullying
• Stereotyping
• Prejudice

Question 8

Definition of labelling

Answer 8

when we identify individuals as members of particular groups and categorise them

Question 9

Define stereotyping

Answer 9

characteristics that society instinctively attributes to groups of people to classify them

Question 10

Define prejudice

Answer 10

preconceived evaluation of a person based on their perceived characteristics without reasonable evidence or justification, usually negative

Question 11

Define bullying

Answer 11

trying to harm or intimidate or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable, take advantage and exploit them

Question 12

When discussing impacts, what acronym should you use to ensure all aspects are covered?

Answer 12

PIES

Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social