The belief that your race is superior to another (it is not just about skin colour)
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Sexism
The belief that one sex/gender is superior to another.
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Ageism
The belief that older people are superior to younger people (or the other way around)
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Towards Disabled People
Able bodied people can sometimes be patronising towards disabled people suggesting that they are inferior.
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Homophobia
The fear of gay people.
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Looks & Lifestyle
People are judged from the minute you meet them by there appearance, sometimes this can lead to discrimination.
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Religious Prejudice
It can mean non-religious people against religious people or the other way around.
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Stereotype
A generalized view of a group of people
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Genocide
Mass murder of a race of people
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Xenophobia
Fear of foreigners
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Prejudice
Judging a person or group before you know them
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Discrimination
Actions against a person or group that are based on prejudice.
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Race Relations Act 1976
Made it illegal to discriminate against race - housing, education, and jobs etc. It also made it illegal to use threatening or abusive language in verbal form, internet or literature.
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Equal Pay Act 1975
This act says that women should get paid the same pay as men when doing the same job.
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Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Made it illegal to treat women as inferior in jobs.
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Disability Discrimination 1995
Made it illegal to discriminate against people with a disability.
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Sexual Orientation Regulations Act 2007
Made it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The belief that one sex/gender is superior to another.
Back
Sexism
Card 3
Front
The belief that older people are superior to younger people (or the other way around)
Back
Card 4
Front
Able bodied people can sometimes be patronising towards disabled people suggesting that they are inferior.
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