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Many of us have experienced discrimination of some sort, and perhaps we will again in the future. In this post, Pink Families shares five tips on how to stop discrimination.

How to stop discrimination

Stopping discrimination is not always easy. With this knowledge, some of us choose not to address discrimination when it happens, but rather we sometimes choose to go around the discrimination.

For example, we may avoid disclosing our gender orientation or sexual orientation in order to avoid being discriminated against.

Stopping discrimination can also be time-consuming, exhausting and costly. In this respect, all of us need to make our own decision regarding what to challenge and what not to challenge.

There may be times when you assess that addressing the discrimination at a certain point in time may do you and your family more harm than good. At other times, it may be that you feel you have no choice but to stop the discrimination. Five tips to help you stop discrimination

If you do decide to stop the discrimination there are a number of things you may wish to consider in order to get the best result. Here are five tips that might help. 1. Set the standard without placing blame

When addressing discrimination it’s helpful to let the person know what’s acceptable and what’s not. Highlight concrete examples where behavior can be improved, and highlight solutions that can address the situation.

When addressing discrimination with an individual use language that lets them know what could be better. At the same time, avoid using language that punishes, blames them or makes them feel inadequate or small.

Making people feel small or inadequate may only work against you. Building people up, despite their discriminatory behavior, may help them feel more confident in their ability to change their behavior, and more willing to work with you to find a solution to the problem.

Also, even though discriminatory behavior might be demonstrated by one individual, it is sometimes the systems, structures and culture of an organization, service or agency that may be allowing this behavior to continue. Placing blame on one individual may therefore not help address the source of the problem, which may be institutional discrimination. 2. Pick your moment

Experiencing discrimination can happen when you least expect it. If you do experience discrimination it is sometimes good to challenge the behavior there and then. But, this is not always the case. Sometimes it’s better to come back and address it later.

Taking time to collect your thoughts can also help you work out what you wish to have changed and addressed. 3. Make a convincing case and know your audience

Some people may take a bit of convincing when it comes to alerting them to their own discriminatory practices. In this respect, you may need to make a convincing case to win your argument and achieve your desired result.

It is easier to make a convincing argument if you know your audience. Knowing your audience and what drives them can help you work out what points you need to make in order to help them change. 4. Work out the best strategy and take your time

You can address discrimination in a number of different ways. Take the time to work out the best strategy to get the best outcome that you need. Think through all of the possible scenarios and solutions. Seek the advice of others in order to understand why the discrimination may have taken place, and how the system and structure can be changed. Thinking laterally may help you in ways that you may not have originally anticipated. 5. Know your rights and seek the help of others

Despite your best efforts the person, service or organization that has discriminated against you or your family may still not be able to stop their discrimination. In these circumstances seeking the advice of a lawyer or mediator may help. They will help you understand your rights. They will help you resolve the matter. http://www.pinkfamilies.com/discrimination-how-to-make-it-stop/

Prejudice and Discrimination: Effects and Solutions What are prejudice and discrimination? Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on research or experience. Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things especially on grounds of race, age or sex Focus During this presentation the focus will be prejudice and discrimination in general, the effects it has on the individual, the discriminator and on a family, and possible solutions to reverse the effects. Who is affected? There is an endless number of groups affected by prejudice and discrimination around the world. Some of those include: - Lower class - Different cultures - Women - Different religions - Mentally or physically challenged - Elderly - Overweight people - Natives of Canada - Homosexuals - Immigrants - Different races - Teenagers Examples of prejudice and discrimination... Teens are often discriminated against because people assume that they are rebellious and useless when teens are often very helpful and compassionate. Women are often judged because of their past struggles to obtain acknowledgment by society as persons. Mentally or Physically challenged people are predisposed to be inadequate workers and are often unable to attain jobs because of judgements made based on their condition, not realizing that brilliant minds such as Einstein

were mentally challenged Homosexuals are judged especially by the catholic church, claiming that God did not intend for people to be gay. What Christians ignore though, is that God loves all his children the same no matter what. Immigrants are sometimes not allowed into a country or not given work because they are simply too different and people cannot accept change, not realizing that they are fully capable of accomplishing tasks just as easily as someone of a similar race to themselves Effects on the Individual. 1) Acceptance - They believe what is being said about them. They feel that they have an inferior status in society. 2) Accommodation - They don't like or believe what is being said about them, but try and make the best of the situation. (ignore) 3) Voluntary segregation - Groups may live or work in separate areas in order to feel more comfortable and to succeed. 4) Organized Protest - A person may join organizations to help fight against discrimination and get involved with marches, protests and media exposure. (Non violent) 5) Aggression - A person may take action against a prejudice individual's property. Examples of aggression are crime and terrorism. Effects on society - People who are poor don't buy as many items (ex. Cars, appliances and clothes) so industries and businesses do not prosper as they should. - Forcing people to live in poverty increases the use of social programs such a welfare - Skills and abilities that could be useful to society are not used to the fullest (Certain people aren't hired for positions because of discrimination) Effects on the discriminator - This person feels hate and resentment in their life - They don't enjoy life or people as much as they could have - They focus only on one aspect of some individuals (don't see all of their qualities) - They tend to lose friends (People don't like to associate with the discriminator)

Solutions and Prevention of Discrimination... 1) Know the facts 2) Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour (See people as human beings and not stereotypes) 3) Choose your words carefully 4) Educate others (Challenge negative myths) 5) Focus on the positive (The positive contribution everyone can make to society)

6) Support others (Treat all individuals with dignity and respect) 7) Include everyone (Ensure that all people have an equal part in society) 8) Get to know people from other groups (Realize similarities) Conclusion In conclusion, prejudice and discrimination is a serious issue that affects many people including the individual, the discriminator and society. However, there are many steps that can be taken not only to reverse the effects, but to prevent prejudice and discrimination from occurring in the first place. If citizens payed more attention to the solutions to prejudice and discrimination then maybe society would be a less judgemental place and people would feel more comfortable being themselves. Prezi: by Lauren Quiquero on 22 January 2013, Prejudice and Discrimination: Effects and Solutions https://prezi.com/1borvbq44rs_/prejudice-and-discrimination-effects-and-solutions/

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