Asked by Nicholas Anderson on Jun 27, 2024
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Miriam overheard two people discussing how one of them had just assisted someone with Down syndrome.The first person commented that he made sure to repeat himself several time because the woman was "retarded" and he wanted to make sure she understood him.Which type of discrimination is this an example of?
A) ableism
B) ageism
C) sexism
D) racism
Ableism
Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities or who are perceived to have disabilities.
Down Syndrome
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by distinct facial features, intellectual disability, and developmental delays.
- Become aware of and understand the spectrum of discrimination, including racial prejudice, gender-based discrimination, bias against the elderly, and ableism.
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Lachlan PlattenJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The use of the term "retarded" and the assumption that this person with Down syndrome would not understand unless spoken to repeatedly are both examples of ableism, which is discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.
Learning Objectives
- Become aware of and understand the spectrum of discrimination, including racial prejudice, gender-based discrimination, bias against the elderly, and ableism.