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Power Discrimination

Overview. Definition of PowerTwo types of power.Definition of PrejudiceDefinition of DiscriminationRelationship between Prejudice

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Power Discrimination

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    1. Power & Discrimination

    2. Overview Definition of Power Two types of power. Definition of Prejudice Definition of Discrimination Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice

    3. Power & Discrimination Power The ability or official capacity to act or perform effectively or the ability to get others to do what one wants them to do. (Webster) Two Types of Power Formal Power- A function of position, rank or status. Informal or Personal Power- Chiefly a function of ability, personality or association.

    4. Power & Discrimination Prejudice A negative attitude or feeling toward certain groups based on faulty, inflexible generalizations. Any preconceived opinion or feeling, favorable or unfavorable toward certain groups. Discrimination The use of power to convert prejudice into action. The actions/practices by members of dominant groups which have a harmful impact on members of subordinate groups.

    5. Power & Discrimination Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination Prejudice is an ATTITUDE and Discrimination is an ACTION. IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE PREJUDICED AND NOT DISCRIMINATE?

    6. THE LANGUAGE OF PREJUDICE Phrases of Color: White is pure - black is evil Testimonial: Trying to prove a lack of prejudice Disparagement: Bad mouthing another group to gain trust Stereotype Language: Categorizing or grouping Caricatures: Overemphasize a character of their features Ethnic Jokes: A minority isn�t always the butt of a joke Slips: Supposed to be considered accidental Epithets: Intentional derogatory remarks

    7. Power & Discrimination 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice Antilocution- Bad mouthing, disparaging comments, jokes, cartoons, stereotypical language, etc. May be verbal or non-verbal. Avoidance- If the prejudice is more intense it leads the individual to actively avoid members of the disliked group. Discrimination- Actively making distinctions and choices which have an adverse impact on members of one group.

    8. Power & Discrimination 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice (cont.) Physical Attack- As the emotional level of prejudice intensifies, acts of violence become more probable. Extermination- The ultimate degree of violent expression of prejudice.

    9. Summary Definition of Power Two types of power. Definition of Prejudice Definition of Discrimination Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice

    10. QUESTIONS?

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