Re Unit 2- Prejudice

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Prejudice

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to prejudge someone unfairly, usually based on a stereotype.

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Discrimination

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acting on a prejudice. This can involve treating someone unfairly or preventing them from having equal chances in life.

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Stereotype

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having an over simplified mental image of people and applying it to everyone in that group.

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Scapegoating (scapegoat):

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blaming certain groups for problems in society

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Why are people prejudiced?

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-Unfamiliarity with certain groups

-Lack of education

-Fear and uncertainty

-They were nurtured (brought up) in a prejudiced environment

-Bad experiences with certain groups

-The media have shown certain groups in a bad light

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Effects of Prejudice

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-Fear

-Vulnerability

-Genocide (i.e. the holocaust)

-Violence

-Riots and social unrest

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Types of prejudice

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Racism: prejudice based on race. This is the belief that the colour of someone’s skin or ethnicity determines their ability or characteristics.

Sexism: a form of gender prejudice. It means treating people unfavourably because of their gender.

Religious prejudice: prejudice towards people of a particular religious group. An example is anti-Semitism (prejudice of Jewish people/Judaism) or Islamophobia (prejudice of Muslims/Islam).

Homophobia: prejudice based on sexuality, such as prejudice against homosexuals.

Ageism: prejudice concerned with the age of a person (e.g. old people can’t drive, teenagers are criminals).

Disability discrimination: discrimination towards the disabled. This can be through the calling of names but also denying disabled employees access to services (e.g. a lack of ramps, lifts and toilets).

Prejudice can also be based on social class, lifestyle and looks.

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Laws agains Prejudice

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Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Race Relations Act 1976

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Equality Act 2006

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Tolerance

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respecting the beliefs and practices of others.

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Justice

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bringing about what is right, fair, according to the law or making up for what has been done wrong.

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Harmony

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living in peace with others.

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Value of the individual

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the belief that each individual is created by God and has a special value.

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Human rights

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the basic rights and freedoms that everyone is entitled to.

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Christian View on Racism

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Christians believe that “Love thy neighbour” (Bible) means to help and love everyone around you. For many, but not all, Christians this includes those of other ethnicities (races), genders, sexuality, religion and ability.

However, some Christians have been racist. The Crusaders killed thousands of Muslims in the name of Christianity

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Christian View on Gender

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In the Bible it says that women are the “weaker partner” and in the story of Genesis, Eve is called a “helpmate” for man. Therefore, women are often seen as inferior to men. Moreover, Adam was made first in the second book of Genesis. Eve was made from his rib.

In the Bible it also suggests that women should “busy themselves at home”, which means women have often been seen as having responsibility for brining up a family and looking after the home.

There were also no female disciples in the stories of Jesus.

In the Bible, St. Paul said women should not teach in church. It was also suggested that they should cover their heads.

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Christian Attitudes to Homosexuality

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Many Christians see homosexuality as a sin. They may argue that homosexuality is unnatural and not part of God’s plan. They could point to the idea that sexual intercourse is only for procreation (making children).

There are several verses in the Bible which seem to suggest homosexuality is a sin. The most famous of them is probably from Leviticus: “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination.”

The Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England do not allow gay-marriage despite changes in the law.

However, other Christians may use the quotes ‘love they neighbour as yourself’ and the Golden Rule as reasons to respect homosexuals. After all, prejudice is not agape.

Lastly, God gave humanity freewill, so some may say people can be gay if they choose to.

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Buddhists Beliefs on Racism

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The Buddha taught everyone has equal potential for reaching enlightenment.

Right Action and Right Speech (both parts of the Noble Eight Fold Path) require Buddhists to treat people equally, avoid prejudiced talk and show tolerance and consideration.

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Individuals

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Mahatma Gandhi – Hindu lawyer who campaigned non-violently against apartheid in South Africa and the caste system and British rule of India. He was a Hindu who believed in ahimsa (not to harm others) and famously said, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”.

Martin Luther King – Christian minister who led the civil rights movement in the U.S.A against racism in the country. Martin Luther King’s protests were non-violent to show his belief in agape (‘love they neighbour). He taught that avoiding violence followed the Jesus’ teaching of “turning the other cheek”.Unlike Malcolm X, Martin Luther King strived for integration. He gave a famous speech (“I have a dream …”).

Desmond Tutu – A Christian archbishop who led anti-apartheid campaigns in South Africa. He preached non-violence and appealed for help from other countries. Due to his Christianity, he preached a message of forgiveness to those who were racist. He set up the Peace and Reconciliation Commission were black victims of racism often forgave the white police officers and other white South Africans who abused them. This allowed the country to move on.