1. Match the definitions and add in an example to show your understanding.
The first one is finished for you.
Direct discrimination … is when a person or group experience outright,
targeted discrimination.
Example: The Stephen Lawrence family experienced an extreme case direct
discrimination. Stephen was targeted by white youth in a racist attack and
lost his life.
Indirect discrimination
Example:… is when an individual or group is treated unfairly, but in a way that
is hard to pinpoint. You want to say they are being discriminated against but
it is hard to prove.
Positive discrimination
Example: discrimination legislation says it is ok to positively discriminate if
the group is under-represented and need facilities to access work
Discrimination arising from disability
Example: is when a person or group is treated in a negative way because they
are different mentally or physically.
Protected characteristics
Example: is when you can’t discriminate someone because of their race, age,
sexuality, gender reassignment, pregnancy, religious beliefs, gender or
sexual orientation.
Stereotyping
Example: is when everyone thinks differently about each other and are
always thinking about the race and culture.
Positive stereotyping
Example: is when you mistakenly label a person or a group of people in a nice
way do to common cultural myths.