Chapter 9 Discrimination Types and Effects

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What is the definition of discrimination?

Equal treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, etc.

Fair treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, etc.

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, etc. (correct)

Preferential treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, etc.

What is the impact of discrimination according to the text?

Positive impact on self-esteem and mental health

Negative impact on self-esteem and mental health (correct)

No impact on self-esteem and mental health

Neutral impact on self-esteem and mental health

What was the main difference between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Both promoted violence as a means for achieving racial equality

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. argued for violence as a method for achieving racial equality

Both were not involved in the Civil Rights Movement

Malcolm X advocated nonviolent civil disobedience (correct)

What is the purpose of affirmative action?

To ensure that oppressed groups enjoy the same opportunities as everyone else Signup and view all the answers

What is reverse discrimination?

Act of giving advantage to oppressed groups in society Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Rawls' thought experiment 'Veil of ignorance'?

To understand unfairness and injustice Signup and view all the answers

What did John Rawls ask you to imagine in his thought experiment?

You don’t know your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, wealth, and education level Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of Jeremy Bentham's perspective on animal rights?

Prevention of suffering and capacity of animals to suffer Signup and view all the answers

What does Peter Singer emphasize in his animal ethics perspective?

Minimization of suffering and promotion of wellbeing for all sentient beings Signup and view all the answers

In the context of animal rights, what does Bentham's utilitarianism focus on?

The wellbeing of animals and their ability to experience pain and pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter Singer contribute to discussions on in addition to animal ethics?

Bioethics, euthanasia, abortion, and ethical treatment of non-human animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind John Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' thought experiment?

To encourage unbiased decision-making without knowledge of one's own characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What did Jeremy Bentham champion in the context of animal rights?

The idea of animal rights and prevention of animal suffering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of Peter Singer's perspective on animal liberation?

"Utilitarian ethics" and minimizing suffering for all sentient beings Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of discrimination mentioned in the text?

Gender discrimination, Racial discrimination, Sexual orientation discrimination, Disability discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of discrimination according to the text?

Creating a cycle of inequality, Social and economic consequences, Impact on self-esteem and mental health Signup and view all the answers

Define discrimination based on the text.

Unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, age, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of discrimination on individuals according to the text?

It has social and economic consequences, creates a cycle of inequality, and impacts self-esteem and mental health Signup and view all the answers