SCWK 3193 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ableism, Class Discrimination, Heterosexism

• School: University of Arkansas
• Department: Social Work
• Course: SCWK 3193
• Professor: Adrienne Scott

Document Summary

Week 5 human diversity and social work class notes. Introduction of -isms (racism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, ageism, Some sources of prejudice: upbringing, society, own speculations, inner circle (peers), media, laws that support prejudice, a fearful situation (when people are stressed, there is a greater change for prejudices to surface), etc. There is a system of advantage in our society and in many others that benefits the dominant groups and is supported by institutional structure, policies and practices, etc. Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only.