Prejudice And Persecution

This topic will be in Paper 2 of your exam.

This focuses on discrimination, prejudices, stereotyping, scape-goating and to be honest, not much more.

Key Words
'''Prejudice ''' Judging something or someone without all needed facts.

"For example, disliking someone purely because of the colour of their skin"

Persecution/Discrimination

Taking your prejudice against a person and turning it into an action. This action can be anything from verbal abuse, physical abuse or even mental abuse.

"For example, beating someone up because of their sexuality."

'''Stereotype ''' A stereotype is a commonly held public belief about specific social groups, or types of individuals.

"For example, thinking of the French as garlic-wearing, baguette eating, striped black & white shirt wearing people with big moustaches would be stereotyping."

'''Scapegoat ''' A scapegoat is where a group is blamed for something because of their stereotypes, and is usually caused by pressures in society.

"For example, blaming immigrants for more unemployment, saying they're taking "our" jobs."

Case Studies & Extras
The Holocaust (Viewer Discretion Advised)

Apartheid in South Africa

Stereotypes