Discrimination การเลือกปฏิบติั, Prejudice ความล าเอียง and Racism คตินิยมเช้ือชาติ

Discrimination is when we treat someone differently because of something they cannot control, like their skin color.

Slavery ความเป็นทาส

Until 1865, white people could own black people in America. They worked for no money.

racism

Racism is discrimination based on race.

It is still common in the world, but it is more hidden now.

sexism

Women are usually paid less than men.

Sexism often the belief that women are weak or incapable.

Religious discrimination

Some people hate people of other religions. Religious discrimination is common in some places, and can be the cause of violence.

Disability discrimination

This is discrimination against people who are handicapped.

Sexual orientation discrimination

Many people, (usually very religious) hate homosexuals.

In some countries, people are killed or go to jail for being gay.

ageism

Ageism is discrimination based on age. It is usually against old people.

Politically Incorrect

• In America, it is very important to be careful what you say. It is easy to make people angry.

Affirmative action- “Reverse racism”?

Affirmative action gives jobs and college entrance to minorities because they are minorities.

Do different groups have easier lives?

Martin Luther King

Caste system in India

The caste system made everyone think that brahmins were better than sudras. This is discrimination.

Rosa Parks 1955

Jim Crow Laws

Fire hoses on people

In jail

Nobel Peace Prize

March on Washington

250,000 people came

desegregation

Assassination in 1968

Race riots

Martin Luther King Schools

730 cities have a Martin Luther King road

Thich Nhat Han

Questions

• Have you ever experience discrimination or racism?

• How do people feel when they are discriminated against?

• Do you think discrimination will ever go away?

• What kind of discrimination is most common in Thailand?

Role play

• Make a role play scenario with your partner and write a script.

• One person is the discriminator, and one person is being discriminated against.

• Act out your skit.