Overview
Ethnic disparities and prejudice are significant issues that affect individuals and communities worldwide. Prejudice involves negative attitudes towards individuals based on their ethnicity, which can lead to discrimination—unfair treatment that can have lasting impacts on people's lives. Systemic i...
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Example: Hispanic, African American, and Asian are examples of ethnic groups.
Example: Believing that a certain ethnic group is less capable without evidence.
Example: Denying someone a job based on their ethnicity.
Example: Disparities in educational funding based on neighborhood demographics.
Example: A teacher adapting their teaching style to meet the needs of diverse students.
Example: Assuming all members of a certain ethnic group behave the same way.