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Sexism |
prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex. Examples of sexism in the ancient world include written laws preventing women from participating in the political process |
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Heterosexism |
discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation. Examples: in the United States include the continuing ban against lesbian and gay military personnel; widespread lack of legal protection from antigay discrimination in employment, housing, and services |
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Racism |
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
Examples: denying services like help based on color |
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Ableism |
discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.
Example: Failing to provide accessibility beyond wheelchair ramps. Assuming disability is always visible |
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Classism |
prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class.
Examples: The stereotypes, opinions, and beliefs we have about people in certain social classes are examples of individual classism. For example, a person who believes herself superior to poor or disadvantaged people is an example of individual classism. |
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Anti-Semitism |
hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews. Examples: the holocaust |
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Ageism |
prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age. Examples: Ageism includes stereotypes, myths, outright disdain and dislike, avoidance of contact, and discrimination in housing, employment, and services of many kinds.
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