Discrimination

What are the personal influencing factors on discrimination

Attitudes, values and beliefs, including religion Past experiences How a person personally feels about discrimination and whether or not they think it is right/wrong to treat someone differently because of certain factors such as age, sex, religion etc.

What are the inter personal consequences on well being from discrimination?

Being in conflict with people - having arguments or fights Being isolated from people and being left out or excluded because of what has happened Feeling threatened, intimidated and not trusting of others Having relationships break up because of what has gone on

What are some societal consequences on well being from discrimination?

Communities of people being untrusting of each other Disharmony in society, communities of people not getting along. Communities of people feeling unsafe and living in fear.

Why is discrimination an interpersonal health issue?

Discrimination is an interpersonal issue because it can negatively affect the well being of individuals or groups in society and can negatively affect the interactions that certain individuals or groups in society have with each other. It can ruin relationships between people, whether it is a stranger, friend or partner. Discrimination can make people loose their trust in others in fear of not being accepted resulting in a very non inclusive environment.

What is unfair about discrimination?

Discrimination is unfair as no one deserves to be discriminated against and put into a situation where they feel victimised unsafe or rejected because of something such as their race, religion or skin colour. Discrimination can result in people being humiliated and embarrassed which can affect their self esteem, self confidence and self worth. Discrimination leads to exclusion, fear of differences, judgement, power imbalances and it places personal safety at risk - that is it has significant mental, emotional and social impacts on people. Discrimination is unfair as people who discriminate are misusing their power to include those whom they favour and exclude those against whom they have some form of prejudice

What are the personal consequences on well being from discrimination?

Having low self-esteem Feeling depressed, worried and worthless Feelings of being less confident and perhaps scared, afraid and unsafe. Feelings of not being valued and appreciated or accepted, resulting in feelings of not belonging or not being connected. Feeling ashamed of what has happened to them and powerless because of not knowing what to do or how to handle the situation.

What are the inter personal influencing factors on discrimination

Influences from family can have a big influence on how a person deals with discrimination. People tend to go with what they have been taught growing up. If a person comes from a family that is tolerant and accepting of different people and their beliefs, then they are less likely to display discriminating behaviours towards others. 'Culture' for example tends to be passed from one generation to the next. In many situations, the 'attitudes and behaviours' have been around for many years.

What are some societal strategies to deal with discrimination?

Promoting diversity. Organising an event where different cultures come together and interact. Human Rights campaigns and advertising what rights people are entitled to Communities of people making a stand against discrimination Government anti discrimination campaigns to be rolled out in every school across the country.

What are the societal influencing factors on discrimination

Societal attitudes, values and beliefs and stereotyping of certain people, especially when presented in the media.

What are some personal strategies to deal with discrimination?

Standing up for what you believe is right if you are being unfairly treated Be assertive and stand up for your-self Believe in yourself Be confident

What are some inter personal strategies to deal with discrimination?

Supporting others who have/are being discriminated against. If you're feeling that you are being discriminated against it's really important to share how you're feeling with someone you trust.

What is discrimination?

To discriminate means to show either favouritism or unfairness or to treat people with inequality.