20 Questions
What is the definition of ageism?
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age
What does group privilege refer to?
Societal advantages or benefits afforded to certain groups based on characteristics
What is the concept of critical hope?
A concept that emphasizes critically analyzing societal issues while maintaining hope for positive change
What is gender identity defined as?
A person's internal sense of their own gender
What is the definition of heterosexism?
Prejudice against individuals who are not heterosexual
Which term describes unconscious negative attitudes towards others based on race, gender, or age?
Implicit Prejudices
What is the characteristic of organizational discrimination?
Occurs within organizations through policies or practices
Which concept refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, class, and sexuality?
Intersectionality
What is the core element of sexism?
Discrimination against individuals based on sex or gender
Which term describes oversimplified beliefs about a specific group based on assumptions and biases?
Stereotypes
Which term refers to actions, policies, or beliefs aimed at combating racism and promoting racial equality?
Antiracist
What is the concept that combines critical thinking and optimism in analyzing societal issues for positive change?
Critical Hope
Which type of prejudice involves conscious and deliberate negative attitudes or beliefs towards others based on their characteristics?
Explicit Prejudices
What does group privilege refer to in society?
Societal advantages based on race, gender, or social class
Which term describes discrimination embedded within the structures and policies of social institutions?
Institutional Discrimination
What is the term for unconscious negative attitudes or beliefs held by individuals toward others based on their characteristics?
Prejudice
Which concept involves the interconnected nature of social categorizations creating systems of discrimination or disadvantage?
Intersectionality
What do pseudoscientific theories trying to justify racial superiority or inferiority through distorted interpretations of evidence represent?
Scientific Racism
Which term refers to oversimplified, generalized beliefs about a specific group of people?
Stereotypes
What is the term for discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their sex or gender?
Sexism
Explore different forms of discrimination and prejudice, including ableism, ageism, antiracism, and classism. Learn about the beliefs and actions associated with each to promote equality and combat bias.
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