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    1.) Define and contrast racism‚ prejudice‚ and discrimination. Provide examples of each. Racism‚ prejudice‚ and discrimination are terms that are closely linked together. These terms represent an act of not accepting everyone for who they are by a “dominant” group or individual. “The dominant group naturally wants to protect its privileged position. Among the weapons it uses to do so are prejudice and discrimination” (Kornblum; Pg. 188). Although these terms are closely linked‚ they each represent

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    Prejudice and Discrimination Prejudice and discrimination have been prevalent throughout human history. Prejudice has to do with the inflexible and irrational attitudes and opinions held by members of one group about another‚ while discrimination refers to behaviors directed against another group. Being prejudiced usually means having preconceived beliefs about groups of people or cultural practices. Prejudices can either be positive or negative—both forms are usually preconceived and difficult

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    Prejudicediscrimination‚ stereotype and racism are terms used in everyday conversation. We hear and read about these daily on the news and in the media. How do we define them? Where do they come from and what do they mean? “Many people believe prejudice and discrimination as meaning the same thing‚ In fact‚ prejudice is an attitude or belief‚ whereas discrimination refers to behaviour or action.”Smith and Mackie (2000‚ p 156) According to Baron and Byrne (1991‚ p183) prejudice: “Is an

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    Prejudice and discrimination is still very evident today in Australian Society. ‘’In Australia‚ a society created on the basis of racial division and superiority‚ the ugly face of prejudice and discrimination is unsurprisingly‚ still very evident today.’’ (Kerry Deligiannis‚ 2011) In 2011‚ Kerry Deligiannis stated that prejudice and discrimination is still evident in Australian society. While Australia espouses the ideas of multiculturalism‚ in truth‚ racial division and superiority can be seen

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    otherwise. Stereotypes deprive use from learning new things. Part III Answer each question in 50 to 150 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • Define stereotypes and prejudice. What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice?

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    Prejudice and Discrimination Article Upon my six-month expedition to a foreign country‚ my primary focus turned out to be about the Chinese of Indonesia. I learned a lot about the history of the Chinese and the diversity among them and those who live in Indonesia. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn about all of the various cultures‚ races‚ and ethnicities there in that country. My primary focus was not only on the cultures and ethnicities‚ but also on the discrimination as well. “Indonesia’s

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    What form of cultural bias or prejudice are you most likely to hold without being aware of these biases? How might these biases affect your future work with clients? The area of cultural bias I may not be aware of is religious bias. I was raised in the church and growing up religious played a big role in my life. I do believe there is a higher power and I have faith that when we leave here we go to a better place. There are times when I find it hard to understand or communicate with someone who does

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    Evaluate psychological theories of the development of prejudice and discrimination‚ discuss how prejudice and discrimination can be reduced and consider some of the effects that prejudice and discrimination might have on a group or individual. To describe the term prejudice‚ means to have an unjustified or incorrect attitude towards an individual based solely on group membership or identity. It is prejudging or forming opinions‚ usually in a negative way‚ due to a lack of understanding or being

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    else experiences. These are the ideas of: stereotyping‚ misplaced aggression‚ unconscious but consistent overlooking and being overly critical of things and people. As per the Chartered Management Institute these are four important signs that people will most likely see if racism does occur inside their workplace. Research shows that managers must look out for examples of stereotyping in their offices‚ which can provide the basis for racial discrimination to occur. “Often based on misconceptions

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    Typewrite a 1 ½ to 2 page paper comparing and contrasting prejudice and discrimination. Relate the use of stereotyping and racial profiling to prejudice and discrimination. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines prejudice and discrimination as: Prejudice (1) : injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one’s rights; especially : detriment to one’s legal rights or claims (2) a. (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning

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