Describe How Prejudice and Discrimination Operate at the Micro and Macro

question 54

Essay

Describe how prejudice and discrimination operate at the micro and macro levels. In your answer, define different types of micro- and macro-level prejudice and discrimination. Also, compare and contrast how micro- and macro-level discrimination affects the life chances of minority group members. Include real-life examples in your answer.

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Definitions:

Society

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality.

Paraphilia Diagnosis

The classification of patterns of sexual arousal towards unusual objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals that may lead to distress or impairment in functioning.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a reference used by clinicians for diagnosing mental disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Six Months

A period of time equal to half a year, often used as a milestone or interval in development, planning, and health assessments.