Match definitions and examples j
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The document defines and provides examples of different types of discrimination, including direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, positive discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, protected characteristics, stereotyping, and positive stereotyping. Examples are given to illustrate each type of discrimination and show an understanding of the definitions.
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Match definitions and examples j
- 1. Match the definitions and add in an example to show your understanding. The first one is finished for you. Direct discrimination … is when a person or group experience outright, targeted discrimination. Example: The Stephen Lawrence family experienced an extreme case direct discrimination. Stephen was targeted by white youth in a racist attack and lost his life. Indirect discrimination Example:… is when an individual or group is treated unfairly, but in a way that is hard to pinpoint. You want to say they are being discriminated against but it is hard to prove. Positive discrimination Example: discrimination legislation says it is ok to positively discriminate if the group is under-represented and need facilities to access work Discrimination arising from disability Example: is when a person or group is treated in a negative way because they are different mentally or physically. Protected characteristics Example: is when you can’t discriminate someone because of their race, age, sexuality, gender reassignment, pregnancy, religious beliefs, gender or sexual orientation. Stereotyping Example: is when everyone thinks differently about each other and are always thinking about the race and culture. Positive stereotyping Example: is when you mistakenly label a person or a group of people in a nice way do to common cultural myths.