Discrimination
What is discrimination?
Unfair or prejudicial treatment based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
What is discrimination by association?
Being treated unfairly because of someone you’re connected to.
What is a community?
A group with common values, identity, or place.
What is social justice?
Ensures fair and equal division of resources, opportunities, and rights.
What is social injustice?
Unequal distribution of wealth and power.
What is direct discrimination?
Type of treatment where someone is treated less than others because of a protected characteristic.
What is discrimination by perception?
Receiving unfair treatment because someone thinks you belong to a certain group.
What is sense of community?
A concept that focuses on the experience of belonging.
What is equity?
Each person gets the resources they need, not the same resources.
What are economic factors?
Economic issue: A few people control most opportunities.
What is indirect discrimination?
When a rule looks neutral but puts someone at a disadvantage.
What is victimization?
When someone is treated badly because they supported another victim.
What is membership?
Commitment to being helpfull
What is equality?
Everyone receives the same resources or opportunities.
What are political factors?
Unequal power, corruption, and discriminatory laws.
What is harassment?
The behavior that makes a person feel humiliated or offended.
What are social consequences of discrimination?
Social, educational and financial impacts that leave a person confused or broken.
What are successful communities?
Communities that people want to visit because they are active and engaged.
What are human rights?
Fundamental rights that all humans have just by existing
What are cultural factors?
Prejudice and discrimination as causes.
What are health impacts of discrimination?
Consequences on the victim such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and eating disorders.
What is a behavioral impact of discrimination?
Increase in alcohol use due to emotional and psychological impact.
What is the importance of belonging?
This promotes inclusivity and ensures a positive environment.
What is the principle of access?
Ensuring that people have fair and equitable access to resources, opportunities etc
What is structural injustice?
When access to opportunities is limited due to systemic inequality.