Topic 4 Stereotypes, discrimination and sigma

Health Promotion Unit 4 Stigma Topic 4 Stereotypes, discrimination and sigma

Stigma is interrelated with other terms: stereotypes, prejudice & discrimination

STEREOTYPE

Negative, disrespectful attitude towards a group of people

PREJUDICE

Agreement with stereotype leading to negative emotion

DISCRIMINATION

Subsequent behaviors resulting in loss of rightful opportunity

Examples:

They are…

Dangerous
Unpredictable
Incompetent

Examples:

That’s right. They are…

Dangerous and I fear them
Unpredictable and I don’t trust them
Incompetent and I am angry at them

Examples:

Employers don’t hire them
Landlords don’t rent to them
Providers offer services of lower quality