Prejudice & Discrimination Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Prejudice
A
Holding biased (usually negative) opinions about an individual or group of people
2
Q
Discrimination
A
Treating someone differently because of their colour or age or sex
3
Q
Ableism
A
The type of prejudice that is targeted at individuals with disability
4
Q
Sexism
A
Discrimination based on gender
5
Q
Act that aims to stop prejudice and discrimination
A
The 2010 Equality Act
6
Q
Apartheid
A
Literally ’apartness’ or ‘separateness’
7
Q
When and where did apartheid happen
A
South Africa from 1961 to 1994
8
Q
Which political party was Nelson Mandela involved in
A
The African National Congress or ANC
9
Q
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for
A
27 years
10
Q
What does Malala fight for
A
Girls’ rights to education
