Discrimination: What it is and how to cope Laws are in place to protect people from discrimination in housing and employment The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Exploring the cause and effects of subtle discrimination Although laws protect stigmatized groups from overt forms of discrimination, there are no laws to protect against more subtle forms of bias—from the ways customers may negatively perceive companies that publicly advocate for Black Lives Matter to the rudeness an LGBTQ+ customer might experience in a store
Racism, bias, and discrimination - American Psychological Association (APA) Racism is a form of prejudice that generally includes negative emotional reactions, acceptance of negative stereotypes, and discrimination against individuals Discrimination involves negative, hostile, and injurious treatment of members of rejected groups
The Impact of Discrimination - American Psychological Association (APA) A wealth of psychological research shows that discrimination can exacerbate stress Moreover, discrimination-related stress is linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, even in children 1, 2 In this year’s examination of the state of Stress in America™, the American Psychological Association (APA) highlights the connection between discrimination and stress, along
Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices. Psychologists . . . The negative view of late life isn’t just false It’s also dangerous “The narrative that age is decline, age is burden, hurts everyone: individuals, families, communities, and society,” said Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, a professor of social policy and expert in gerontology at Washington University in St Louis
Black Women Often Ignored by Social Justice Movements WASHINGTON – Black women are often less likely to be associated with the concept of a “typical woman” and are viewed as more similar to Black men than to White women, which may lead to some antiracist and feminist movements failing to advocate for the rights of Black women, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association
Talking to kids about discrimination All children can benefit from talking openly about diversity and bias But for kids in groups more likely to be a target of discrimination, such conversations can be even more critical
Understanding ableism and negative reactions to disability Why do nondisabled people tend to hold negative attitudes toward disability and disabled persons? Ableism—prejudice and discrimination aimed at disabled people, often with a patronizing desire to “cure” their disability and make them “normal”—is one explanation