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? This one is Due July 26th, everything is explained below. If you need me, email me at [email protected]
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Week 3 Analyzing Internet Sources (Due Day 5 – July 26th) Complete the following activities in Pearson’s MyStudentSuccessLab, located on the student website (Materials Tab): Practice 1: Understand
What's Important: Information Literacy Basics ·Practice 2: Act on What's Important: Critically Analyzing Internet Sources Answer these follow-up questions in 100 to 150 words each: What are the three or more best practices you learned about using the Internet for academic purposes? How do you think you might use them? · How can you determine if the information on a website is reputable and worthwhile for a research paper? Points Earned Points Possible You have clearly described three or more best practices for using the internet for academic purposes. You have correctly identified strategies for determining if information on a website is reputable and worthwhile. 15 You have responded to each follow-up question with a word response. 10 Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and error-free; rules of grammar usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed. 5 Late Penalty (10% per day - cannot exceed one day) Total 30
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Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability. It manifests in actions or policies that result in disadvantages for marginalized groups. Discrimination differs from prejudice, which refers to preconceived negative attitudes or beliefs, and stereotyping, which involves generalized assumptions about groups without individual consideration (Dovidio et al., 2017). While prejudice and stereotyping are attitudes or mental shortcuts, discrimination is the behavior resulting from these attitudes. Causes of discrimination include
societal norms, historical inequalities, and ignorance. Cultural biases, economic competition, and fear of the unfamiliar can also contribute (Feagin & Sikes, 2014). Discrimination faced by different groups shares similarities, such as social exclusion, unequal opportunities, and psychological impacts. However, differences arise in specific contexts or stereotypes associated with each group, influencing the severity and nature of discrimination. For example, racial discrimination often involves systemic racism, whereas discrimination based on sexual orientation may focus on social stigma and legal challenges (Pager & Shepherd, 2008). Understanding these nuances aids in addressing discrimination effectively across diverse populations.
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