Title: Understanding stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination - Kids Help Phone
Headings: Understanding stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
Understanding stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
A stereotype is an assumption
Prejudice is a belief
Discrimination is an action
What are the negative effects of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination on mental health?
What can I do about stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination?
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Content: It can also be systemic, like the policies and practices put in place to assimilate First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Examples of discrimination include: a manager promoting a cisgender employee over a transgender employee whose performance is stronger
a racialized youth being monitored without cause while shopping in a store
a health-care provider refusing to treat/diagnose a patient who is part of a particular racial/ethnic group
What are the negative effects of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination on mental health? People may experience mental ill-health and other challenges as a result of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. People who are the targets of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination may: have low self-esteem
experience mental disorders such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
begin to believe negative stereotypes about themselves
experience intergenerational trauma
feel like they lack control of their own life
experience issues at school and/or work (e.g. bullying, harassment, etc.) start to lose hope in the future
experience loneliness and isolation
feel like they’re unable to trust others
experience physical effects (e.g. trouble sleeping, etc.) What can I do about stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination? You can help reduce stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Here are some ways you can take a stand: