LABR 2Q92 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Health Care In Canada, Class Discrimination, Transphobia
25 Sep 2016
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Most commonly used to refer to race and ethnicity. Also used to refer to gender, age, ability, etc. In areas without diversity it is often because of discrimination. Linked to stereotypes (widely held but overly simplified views) Not individually assessing unique merits or capabilities of a person, making stereotypical assumptions based on prejudice. More privileged groups discriminating against those with less privilege. Some discrimination terms end with ism and some end with phobia (fear) Ex/ don"t want to hire someone too young or too old. Because the middle class and elite have more privilege they are more often to not have experienced classism or many kinds of discrimination. Ex/ christmas work parties may exclude those who don"t celebrate christmas. Are all berries taken down or solved so everyone is included. Patters, behaviours, policies and practices that are part of the structures of organization or whole society which perpetuate wide spread disadvantage.
