Discrimination

• What does the behavioural aspect of prejudice consist of?

  Actions towards the object of prejudice
• What is discrimination?

  Behaving differently based on group membership
• What are the forms of prejudice mentioned?

  • Racist: prejudice towards a race
  • Sexist: prejudice towards a sex
  • Ageist: prejudice towards an age
• What is direct discrimination?

  Outward actions taken due to specific characteristics
• What is an example of direct discrimination?

  Refusing service due to someone's race
• What is indirect discrimination?

  Unfair treatment due to policies or practices
• What is an example of indirect discrimination?

  Banning hats affecting religious individuals
• How does direct discrimination differ from indirect discrimination?

  Direct is overt actions; indirect is policy-based
• What are some specific characteristics that can lead to direct discrimination?

  Age, disability, gender, sexual orientation
• What is a protected characteristic group?

  A group protected from discrimination by law