Asked by Carley Pompa on Jul 06, 2024
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Frank is a police officer who overheard two other officers talking.They were discussing their belief that Hispanics are more likely to be criminal.Because of this belief they routinely pull over people who appear to be Hispanic more than any other racial group.Which form of discrimination is this?
A) sexism
B) heterosexism
C) racism
D) classism
Racism
Racism is an ideology that either directly or indirectly asserts that one group is superior to others, with the power to put this ideology into practice in a way that gives advantages, privilege, and power to certain groups of people, and conversely, can disadvantage or limit the opportunities of racialized individuals or racialized groups.
Discrimination
The unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on their characteristics or behaviours. It involves actions or practices of dominant group members that have a harmful impact on members of a subordinate group.
Hispanics
Individuals or communities that originate from Spanish-speaking countries, particularly those from Latin America and Spain.
- Identify and understand various forms of discrimination, including racism, sexism, ageism, and ableism.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand various forms of discrimination, including racism, sexism, ageism, and ableism.
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