Prejudice And Discrimination Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is prejudice?
A
Holding biased (usually negative) opinions about an individual or group of people
2
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Treating someone differently because of their colour,age or sex
3
Q
What is ableism?
A
Type of prejudice that is targeted at disabled people
4
Q
What is discrimination based on gender called?
A
Sexism
5
Q
What is the 2010 Equality act?
A
Aims to stop prejudice and discrimination
6
Q
What does apartheid mean?
A
Apartness or separateness
7
Q
When and where did apartheid happen?
A
South Africa from 1961 to 1994
8
Q
Where was Mandela involved? (Political)
A
African National Congress (ANC)
9
Q
How long was Mandela in prison for?
A
27 years
10
Q
What does Malala fight for?
A
Girl’s right for education
