Forms of Discrimination and Social Issues
This term refers to unfair treatment based on a person's race, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or religion, often resulting in social inequality.
What is discrimination?
This form of discrimination involves prejudices against individuals based on their faith or religious beliefs.
What is religious discrimination?
This group faced persecution in Europe and later in America, leading to the establishment of the first Jewish settlements in the U.S.
Who are Jews?
This type of discrimination targets individuals based on their ethnicity or skin color.
What is racism?
This type of bias is directed against individuals based on their status as immigrants or their perceived foreignness.
What is nativism?
This term describes hostility towards Muslims, particularly in the post-9/11 era.
What is Islamophobia?
This term describes prejudice against individuals because of their gender or sexual identity.
What is sexism or homophobia?
This term refers to systemic policies and practices that perpetuate racial inequalities in various societal institutions.
What is institutional racism?
This term describes prejudice or discrimination against transgender individuals.
What is transphobia?
This type of bias occurs when people face barriers due to physical or mental disabilities.
What is ableism?
This term refers to a societal belief that men are superior to women, often resulting in discrimination against women.
What is patriarchy?
This term refers to the practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and exploiting it economically.
What is colonialism?
This discrimination arises when individuals are treated unfairly because of their economic status or income level.
What is classism?
This term describes the growing gap between the wealthy and the poor, particularly in the U.S. beginning in the early 20th century and especially since the late 20th century.
What is income inequality?
This historical policy aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American culture.
What is the Indian Removal Act?