Religion and Prejudice key words and beliefs

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Prejudice
thinking badly of someone because of the group he/she belongs to.
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Stereotyping
having an over-simplified mental image of people and applying it to everyone in a group.
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Discrimination
actions as a result of prejudice.
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Positive discrimination
treating people more favourably because they have been discriminated against in the past.
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Scapegoating
blaming certain groups for problems in society.
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Upbringing
the way a person has been brought up to think or feel a certain way about a race or religious group.
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Media
The media may influence prejudice by showing certain people to act in a certain way.
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Racism
belief that a person's colour determines their ability.
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Sexism
a form of gender prejudice.
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Religious prejudice
discrimination based on religion or belief.
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Ageism
prejudice against someone because of their age.
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Disability discrimination
discrimination against people with a disability.
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Tolerance
respecting the beliefs and practices of others.
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Justice
bringing about what is right, fair, according to the law or making up for what has been done wrong.
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Harmony
living in peace with others.
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The value of the individual
religious belief that each individual is created by God and has a special value to him.
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Stereotyping

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having an over-simplified mental image of people and applying it to everyone in a group.

Card 3

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Discrimination

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Card 4

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Positive discrimination

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Card 5

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Scapegoating

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