Prejudice and racism

  Slide 1: Title Slide Prejudice and Racism in Multicultural Settings Speaker Notes: In this presentation, we will discuss the concepts of prejudice, racism, and privilege. We will also explore how these concepts can impact human service delivery in a multicultural setting. Slide 2: What is Multiculturalism? Multiculturalism is a philosophy that recognizes and respects the diversity of cultures within a society. It is based on the belief that all cultures are of equal value and that people of all cultural backgrounds should have equal rights and opportunities. Speaker Notes: Multiculturalism is important because it helps to create a more inclusive and equitable society. When people feel respected and valued for their cultural identity, they are more likely to thrive. Slides 3-4: Types of Prejudice and Examples Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or judgment about a person or group of people. It is often based on stereotypes and misinformation. Types of prejudice: Racism: Prejudice based on race or ethnicity. Sexism: Prejudice based on sex or gender. Homophobia: Prejudice based on sexual orientation. Transphobia: Prejudice based on gender identity. Ageism: Prejudice based on age. Xenophobia: Prejudice against foreigners or strangers. Examples of prejudice: Racial prejudice: Assuming that all Black people are good at sports. Sexist prejudice: Assuming that women are not as good at math as men. Homophobic prejudice: Assuming that all gay men are promiscuous. Transphobic prejudice: Assuming that all transgender people are mentally ill. Ageist prejudice: Assuming that all older adults are frail and helpless. Xenophobic prejudice: Assuming that all immigrants are a threat to national security. Speaker Notes: Prejudice is harmful because it can lead to discrimination and mistreatment. It can also create barriers to opportunity and success. Slides 5-6: Types of Racism and Examples Racism is a system of advantage based on race. It is a system that privileges white people and disadvantages people of color. Types of racism: Individual racism: Personal beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are based on racial prejudice. Institutional racism: Policies and practices that perpetuate racial inequality, even if they are not intended to do so. Examples of racism: Individual racism: Making racist jokes or using racial slurs. Institutional racism: Mass incarceration of Black and Latino people, disparities in access to healthcare, and discrimination in housing and employment. Speaker Notes: Racism is a serious problem in our society. It can have a devastating impact on the lives of people of color. Slides 7-8: Types of Privilege and Examples Privilege is an unearned advantage that is bestowed upon certain groups of people simply because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or other social group affiliation. Types of privilege: White privilege: The unearned advantages that white people have in society simply because of their race. Male privilege: The unearned advantages that men have in society simply because of their gender. Heterosexism: The unearned advantages that heterosexual people have in society simply because of their sexual orientation. Class privilege: The unearned advantages that people from wealthy families have in society simply because of their socioeconomic status. Examples of privilege: White privilege: A white person being able to walk down the street without being afraid of being stopped or harassed by the police. Male privilege: A man being able to apply for a job without having to worry about being discriminated against because of his gender. Heterosexism: A heterosexual person being able to hold hands with their partner in public without having to worry about being harassed or discriminated against. Class privilege: A person from a wealthy family being able to afford to attend a good school and get a good job, even if they don't work as hard as someone from a less privileged background. Speaker Notes: Privilege is invisible to those who have it. It is important to be aware of our own privilege so that we can work to dismantle systems of oppression. Slides 9-10: How Prejudice, Racism, and Privilege Impact Human Service Delivery in a Multicultural Setting  

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