Discrimination: What it is and how to cope For many people, discrimination is an everyday reality Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation
Racism, bias, and discrimination 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
Research on race and racism Many of the year's most-read journal articles covered research on social media, with others exploring leadership, cognitive behavioral therapy, and adverse childhood experiences
Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices. Psychologists . . . Ageism is defined as discrimination against older people because of negative and inaccurate stereotypes—and it’s so ingrained in our culture that we often don’t even notice Most organizations now have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) departments to tackle issues such as racism and gender bias
Raising anti-racist children Psychologists are studying the processes by which young children learn about race Dismantling White supremacy and other forms of racism won’t be easy, but children can be taught to do better than their parents’ generations did
Poverty, discrimination, cultural norms influence community well-being It is critical for psychologists to understand structural competence as we seek to improve the well-being of our communities Structural competence means recognizing and addressing systemic inequalities, injustices, and the power dynamics shaping our lives It calls for a holistic understanding of how factors like poverty, discrimination, access to resources, and cultural norms intersect and
Talking to kids about discrimination Discussing discrimination can be hard enough for adults Talking to kids about the subject can be especially daunting People can be discriminated against for any number of reasons, including age, gender, weight, religion, income level, disability, sexual orientation, and race or ethnicity According to the 2015 APA Stress in America Survey, most Americans feel they have experienced
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