Ethnic Identity
The term for a group of people who share the same culture, language, or history
What is Ethnicity?
A form of prejudice against people based on their weight, this term describes fear and hatred of fat bodies.
What is Fatphobia?
Screen readers, speech-to-text software, and braille displays are examples of this, which helps students with disabilities access educational materials.
What are assistive technologies?
Festivals, food and traditions
What are ways people celebrate/express their etnicities?
Critics argue that this common component of health education in schools can promote weight stigma by equating health solely with thinness.
What is BMI (Body Mass Index) measurement?
This common, invisible learning disability affects a student’s ability to read and process language, often requiring specialized reading instruction.
What is dyslexia?
The result of actions and attitudes that judge, discriminate and devalue members of non-dominant ethic groups.
What is ethnic oppression?
Contrary to a common misconception, research shows that being in this weight category does not automatically equate to poor health.
What is overweight?
Despite not being visible, students with this type of disability often face discrimination or lack of understanding in educational settings.
What are invisible disabilities?
This action leads to understanding and peaceful coexistence.
What is learning about ethnicities other than your own?
The negative bias faced by larger-bodied individuals in healthcare settings can lead to this.
What is inadequate treatment?
This educational framework aims to accommodate all learners by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
Some of the challenges faced by people of varying ethnicities, often rooted in misunderstanding and bias.
What are discrimination and bullying?
Reasons for the achievement gap experienced by heavy students in schools.
What are low expectations of ability and assumptions of laziness?
This type of training, often implemented for teachers and staff, helps reduce stigma and improve understanding of the challenges faced by students with disabilities.
What is disability awareness or sensitivity training?