impacts of discrimination on individuals

Cards (7)

  • disempowerment
    individual has, or feels like they have a lack of control over their life, feel unwanted and unimportant causing them to disengage with life, can lead to accepting whatever happens to avoid conflict, losing independence
  • low self-esteem and self-confidence
    an individual may feel worthless and have their self-confidence destroyed as a result of discrimination
  • poor health and wellbeing
    general health may deteriorate, physical injuries like bruising, cuts or broken bones may result from physical abuse or neglect
  • poor health
    medication may not be given on time so condition or illness may get worse
  • unfair treatment
    individuals may not receive care they are entitled to and so struggle to manage daily lives or may not achieve potential because not given support
  • unfair treatment
    individuals may feel marginalised or excluded from participating in things due to discrimination making them feel they are not wanted
  • effects on mental health
    depression, anxiety, self-harming, developing an eating disorder, aggression, becoming uncooperative or withdrawn and socially isolated