Explain the difference between stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.
A) Stereotypes involve oversimplified beliefs or assumptions about a group of people. Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes, usually negative, formed without sufficient knowledge or understanding. Discrimination involves actions or behaviors that result in unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Racism is a specific form of prejudice and discrimination based on race or ethnicity, often involving power dynamics and systemic oppression. B) Stereotypes are actions or behaviors that result in unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Prejudice involves oversimplified beliefs or assumptions about a group of people. Discrimination refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes, usually negative, formed without sufficient knowledge or understanding. Racism is a specific form of prejudice based on race or ethnicity, often involving power dynamics and systemic oppression. C) Stereotypes involve actions or behaviors that result in unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Prejudice is a specific form of prejudice and discrimination based on race or ethnicity, often involving power dynamics and systemic oppression. Discrimination refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes, usually negative, formed without sufficient knowledge or understanding. Racism involves oversimplified beliefs or assumptions about a group of people. D) Stereotypes involve oversimplified beliefs or assumptions about a group of people. Prejudice is a specific form of prejudice and discrimination based on race or ethnicity, often involving power dynamics and systemic oppression. Discrimination involves actions or behaviors that result in unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group. Racism refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes, usually negative, formed without sufficient knowledge or understanding.
