Title ABC/123 Version X 1 Discrimination Worksheet ETH/125 Version Associate Program Material Discrimination Worksheet Write a 100- to 200-word response to each of the following questions. Provide citations for all the sources you use. · What is discrimination? How is discrimination different from prejudice and stereotyping? · What are the causes of discrimination? · How is discrimination faced by one identity group (race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability) the same as discrimination faced by another? How are they different?
Paper For Above instruction Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, or disability (Dovidio & Gaertner, 2004). It involves actions or policies that disadvantage individuals or groups. Discrimination differs from prejudice, which is an attitudinal bias or negative attitude toward a group without necessarily leading to action; stereotyping, which is a generalized, often oversimplified belief about a group; and discrimination, which is the behavioral manifestation of prejudiced beliefs or stereotypes (Allport, 1954). The causes of discrimination are complex and multifaceted, involving societal, psychological, and economic factors. Societal norms and cultural values can foster discriminatory attitudes, while economic competition and social hierarchies may reinforce biases (Devine, 1989). Psychological processes such as conformity, fear, and in-group/out-group dynamics also contribute to discriminatory behavior (Tajfel & Turner, 1979). Additionally, ignorance and lack of exposure to diversity often perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice, leading to discriminatory actions. Discrimination experienced by different identity groups often shares common roots, such as systemic inequalities, stereotypes, and societal biases. For example, racial and religious discrimination can both involve exclusion and marginalization based on perceived differences (Fredrickson, 2002). However, the specific manifestations and historical contexts of discrimination vary. Racial discrimination may be tied to colonial histories or slavery, whereas discrimination based on sexual orientation might be linked to social moral beliefs. Despite differences in their causes and expressions, the impact—such as psychological harm, social exclusion, and reduced opportunities—is often profound across all groups (Crenshaw, 1991). Recognizing these similarities and differences is essential for developing comprehensive anti-discrimination strategies.