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Stereotype
A stereotype is “...a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people
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Scapegoat
One that is made to bear the blame of others.
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Racism
the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
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Discrimination
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race,religion,disability, age, or sex.
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Disadvantage
An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
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Identity
The collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is definitively recognizable or known.
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Responsibility
having the job or duty of dealing with or taking care of something or someone.
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Human rights act
The Human Rights Act 1998 (also known as the Act or the HRA) came into force in the United Kingdom in October 2000. It is composed of a series of sections that have the effect of codifying the protections in the European Convention on Human Rights in
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E.g. of a right
Right to life, right to freedom of speech,Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment,Right to liberty and security,Freedom from slavery and forced labour,Right to a fair trial,Freedom of thought, belief and religion,Right to education.
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Rights
a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
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Immigration
The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
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Migrant
a person who moves from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions.
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Prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
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Social class
A status hierarchy in which individuals and groups are classified on the basis of esteem and prestige acquired mainly through economic success and accumulation of wealth. Social class may also refer to any particular level in such a hierarchy.
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Prejudgment
A judgment reached before the evidence is available.
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Asylum
Obtaining safety in another country when a person is being persecuted in their home country
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Citizen
The word is used in a number of ways. First, it refers to any individual with whatever rights and responsibilities they have where they are living; secondly, it describes an inhabitant of a city or town; and thirdly, it refers to the legal status of
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Racism 2
The belief that certain races, ethnic groups or nationalities have particular qualities that mark them out as being superior or inferior to others. The term is also used to describe abusive or aggressive behaviour towards someone different
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Rights 2
Claims, privileges or entitlements, normally protected by law.
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One that is made to bear the blame of others.

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Scapegoat

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the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.

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the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race,religion,disability, age, or sex.

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An unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

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