Power Discrimination Overview l Definition of Power Two

Power & Discrimination

Overview l Definition of Power – Two types of power. Definition of Prejudice l Definition of Discrimination l Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination l 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice l

Power & Discrimination l Power – The ability or official capacity to act or perform effectively or the ability to get others to do what one wants them to do. (Webster) – Two Types of Power Formal Power- A function of position, rank or status. l Informal or Personal Power- Chiefly a function of ability, personality or association. l

Power & Discrimination l l Prejudice – A negative attitude or feeling toward certain groups based on faulty, inflexible generalizations. Any preconceived opinion or feeling, favorable or unfavorable toward certain groups. Discrimination – The use of power to convert prejudice into action. The actions/practices by members of dominant groups which have a harmful impact on members of subordinate groups.

Power & Discrimination l Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination – Prejudice is an ATTITUDE and Discrimination is an ACTION. – IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE PREJUDICED AND NOT DISCRIMINATE? YES

THE LANGUAGE OF PREJUDICE l l l l Phrases of Color: White is pure - black is evil Testimonial: Trying to prove a lack of prejudice Disparagement: Bad mouthing another group to gain trust Stereotype Language: Categorizing or grouping Caricatures: Overemphasize a character of their features Ethnic Jokes: A minority isn’t always the butt of a joke Slips: Supposed to be considered accidental Epithets: Intentional derogatory remarks

Power & Discrimination l 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice – Antilocution- Bad mouthing, disparaging comments, jokes, cartoons, stereotypical language, etc. May be verbal or non-verbal. – Avoidance- If the prejudice is more intense it leads the individual to actively avoid members of the disliked group. – Discrimination- Actively making distinctions and choices which have an adverse impact on members of one group.

Power & Discrimination l 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice (cont. ) – Physical Attack- As the emotional level of prejudice intensifies, acts of violence become more probable. – Extermination- The ultimate degree of violent expression of prejudice.

Summary l Definition of Power – Two types of power. Definition of Prejudice l Definition of Discrimination l Relationship between Prejudice & Discrimination l 5 Levels of Acting Out Prejudice l

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