Experiencing Prejudice

What are the two major problems IWDs face?

• Lack of education and funding
• Inaccessible environments and negative attitudes
• Poor healthcare and unemployment
• Low IQ and poor hygiene

What is the function of a stereotype?

• To entertain
• To rationalize behavior toward a category
• To educate society
• To promote diversity

Why are stereotypes damaging?

• They are always positive
• They promote individuality
• They polarize and limit opportunities
• They are based on facts

What is a “positive” stereotype example mentioned?

• IWDs are lazy
• IWDs are dangerous
• Individuals with ASD have special gifts
• IWDs are always dependent

What is a harmful result of internalizing stereotypes?

• Increased independence
• Improved self-esteem
• Acceptance of negative self-concepts
• Better job opportunities

What does pity often result in for IWDs?

• Increased empathy
• Greater independence
• Social isolation and reduced change
• Better healthcare

What is role entrapment?

• Assigning IWDs to roles based on their strengths
• Allowing IWDs to choose their careers
• Defining roles for IWDs without considering individuality
• Encouraging IWDs to lead

What is social entrapment?

• Encouraging IWDs to live independently
• Assuming IWDs should only associate with other IWDs
• Promoting IWDs in leadership
• Providing inclusive education

What are the “5 F’s” of occupational entrapment?

• Finance, farming, fashion, fixing, flying
• Filing, folding, flowers, food, filth
• Fishing, fencing, folding, food, fashion
• Filing, finance, fixing, food, fun

What is a consequence of lowered expectations?

• Honest feedback
• Increased opportunities
• Perceived incompetence
• Higher standards