Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination

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Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination against ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and socially deprived groups, the self-fulfilling prophecy, centrality and racial stacking.

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1. 1

   What is prejudice?

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   Prejudice is a pre-judgement or opinion about a person or group, formed without evidence. Prejudice is usually negative.

2. 2

   What is stereotyping?

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   Stereotyping is applying a fixed, simplified image to everyone in a group. Stereotypes ignore individual differences.

3. 3

   What is discrimination?

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   Discrimination is treating a person or group unfairly because of a characteristic such as race, gender or disability. Discrimination turns prejudice into action.

4. 4

   How can stereotyping affect ethnic minorities in sport?

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   Stereotypes can channel ethnic minority performers into certain sports or positions. Some performers are steered away from leadership roles.

5. 5

   How can discrimination affect women in sport?

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   Women have faced fewer opportunities, less coverage and lower pay. Stereotypes have suggested some sports are unsuitable for women.

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   How can discrimination affect disabled people in sport?

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   Disabled people may face inaccessible facilities and low expectations. Negative attitudes can exclude them from mainstream sport.

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