what is the difference between stereotypes and discrimination
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A stereotype means assuming that a group of people who share some characteristics also share certain attributes. In other words, when someone assumes something about you because of one part of your identity. Stereotypes are often:
negatively impactful
overly simplistic
dangerous
unfair
Prejudice is a belief
Prejudice is when someone has a belief (usually negative) about a person or group based on a stereotype. The belief is usually based on a person’s membership (or assumed membership) in a certain group. Prejudice also divides people based on stereotypes. Examples include:
Ableism: negative attitudes based on physical and/or mental abilities.
Cissexism: negative attitudes toward people who don’t identify with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Homophobia: negative attitudes toward members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Racism: negative attitudes based on race, ethnicity and/or culture.
Sexism: negative attitudes based on gender identity, gender expression and/or sex assigned at birth.
Xenophobia: negative attitudes based on national origin/country.
Discrimination is an action
Discrimination is when someone acts on their prejudiced beliefs. It can also be systemic, like the policies and practices put in place to assimilate First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Examples of discrimination include:
a manager promoting a cisgender employee over a transgender employee whose performance is stronger
a racialized youth being monitored without cause while shopping in a store
a health-care provider refusing to treat/diagnose a patient who is part of a particular racial/ethnic group
What are the negative effects of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination on mental health?
People may experience mental ill-health and other challenges as a result of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. People who are the targets of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination may:
have low self-esteem
experience mental disorders such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
begin to believe negative stereotypes about themselves
experience intergenerational trauma
feel like they lack control of their own life
experience issues at school and/or work (e.g. bullying, harassment, etc.)
start to lose hope in the future
experience loneliness and isolation
feel like they’re unable to trust others
experience physical effects (e.g. trouble sleeping, etc.)
What can I do about stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination?
You can help reduce stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Here are some ways you can take a stand:
reflect on your own ideas and actions to see if you have prejudiced attitudes or act in discriminatory ways (either on purpose or unintentionally)
don’t laugh at jokes that are based on stereotypes
refuse to watch movies, read books, play video games or participate in activities promoting negative attitudes toward certain groups of people
challenge peers/family who express prejudiced beliefs, if it’s safe to do so (you could share this article with them as a starting point)
support organizations that help address the root causes and effects of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
If you have questions about stereotypes, prejudice or discrimination, you can talk to a safe adult for support.
Answer:
In this tripartite view of intergroup attitudes, stereotypes reflect expectations and beliefs about the characteristics of members of groups perceived as different from one's own, prejudice represents the emotional response, and discrimination refers to actions.
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