CHAPTER 7 Define: Instigator Prejudice Stereotype Intolerance Discrimination Prejudice- is negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes. Stereotypes- an exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people. Intolerance- lack of acceptance of another persons opinions, beliefs or actions. Is the threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person. Violence often results in injury or death. Accidents Suicide Homicide Rape All of which can happen to women and men!! 14,504 deaths by homicide1 every 36 minutes 31,655 deaths by suicide1 every 17 minutes 91,136 reported rapes of women1 every 5 minutes When a violent act occurs, who is affected? Victim Assailant Society Victim- is the person who is attacked and harmed physically. Outcomes: death, permanent injuries, loss of feeling and movement. Emotional scars Assailant- is a person who physically attacks another person. May be seriously injured in a fight May feel guilt or shame, and live in fear of an act of revenge Healthcare system- about 6 billion dollars a year to treat injuries resulting from violence. Taxpayers also must pay for law enforcement, courts, and prisons. Common conflicts that can lead to violence? Poverty Family Violence Media Violence Availability to Weapons Drug Abuse Membership in Gangs May be the result from: Desire to control Media violence Are committed by people they may know. The most effective way to deal with violence is through education. Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm. Students who use weapons at school often are acting on the rage they feel as victims of harassment. The use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person. The bully chooses a victim who is less powerful in terms of physical and social connections. Bullying that takes place by:instant message text messaging media websites GET BYSTANDERS INVOLVED!! Person that is present at an event but not participating in it. Dont stand there and dont do anything!! *IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING* Is requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group. Examples? Gender hazing Preventing hazing Is any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance. Making comments about a persons body, unwanted touching, spreading rumors, crude jokes, anything that makes a person feel UNCOMFORTABLE!! Sexual comments Uncomfortable feeling Touching (unwanted) Speak up assertively when you feel disrespected. Use your refusal skills to reject unwanted sexual advances. Avoid having to be alone with someone you dont trust. Report behavior that you think is sexual harassment to an adult. Sexual harassment degrading Flirting - complemented Is speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics. Range from gestures to physical attacks. Person might be targeted because of race, ethnicity, gender or religion. the unfair mistreatment of a person or group based on prejudices. Maybe hard for people to find jobs that fit their education and talents. May receive poor service in restaurants or live in certain areas. Is the root of most arguments and of many fights. Pg. 174 Control your anger by asking for help!! Unwanted sexual activity A process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third party. You can prevent fighting through mediation, through your role as a bystander, and by involving an adult. Offer a sincere apology Provide the person a way out Use good communication skills Intolerance Onlookers Microinsults Instigator Discrimination Peer pressure