Discrimination: Crash Course Government and Politics #31

What are the two main types of discrimination?

• Direct discrimination and indirect discrimination

• Positive discrimination and negative discrimination

• Vertical discrimination and horizontal discrimination

• Explicit discrimination and implicit discrimination

Name two effects of discrimination.

• Higher self-esteem and expanded opportunities

• Lower self-esteem and limited opportunities

• No impact on self-esteem and equal opportunities

• Increased self-esteem and more opportunities

What is one historical example of discrimination?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• Jim Crow laws

What are two laws that protect against discrimination?

• Freedom of Speech Act and Patriot Act

• Employment Non-Discrimination Act and Fair Housing Act

• Immigration Reform and Control Act and Clean Air Act

• Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

How does discrimination impact society?

• Discrimination can lead to social inequality, tension, and division within society.

• Discrimination promotes unity and harmony in society.

• Discrimination leads to economic prosperity and growth.

• Discrimination has no impact on society.

What are the different forms of discrimination?

• Color discrimination, height discrimination, hair discrimination

• Racial discrimination, gender discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and more

• Food preference discrimination, pet preference discrimination, favorite color discrimination

• Shoe size discrimination, fashion discrimination, music taste discrimination

How does discrimination affect individuals?

• Discrimination can improve individuals' mental health and self-esteem

• Discrimination leads to better opportunities for education and employment

• Discrimination has no impact on individuals

• Discrimination can have negative impacts on individuals' mental health, self-esteem, and opportunities for education and employment.

What event in history led to the creation of anti-discrimination laws?

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• World War II

• Civil Rights Movement

What are some current examples of discrimination in society?

• Equal opportunities for all

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

• Racial profiling, gender pay gap, LGBTQ+ discrimination, ageism

• Respect for all individuals

What are the consequences of discrimination in the workplace?

• No impact on morale, productivity, turnover, or legal action

• Improved morale, increased productivity, lower turnover, and no legal action

• Decreased morale, lower productivity, increased turnover, and potential legal action

• Increased morale, higher productivity, decreased turnover, and no legal action