That behavior can seem harmless but causes discomfort. It can also be violent, driven by prejudice and hatred.
Examples of this behavior are
- Prejudice
- Microaggression
- Honour violence
- Hate crimes
- Violence
- Hate speech
- Discrimination
Prejudice and violence against marginalized groups
People in marginalized groups often have to tolerate behaviors that others do not.
What are marginalized groups??
Marginalization is when a person or group is sidelined and moved away from what others have easier access to.
People in marginalized groups may find it harder to access basic services and opportunities than others.
Marginalized groups are immigrants, refugees, queer people, the poor, the disabled, and others.
People in the same group can be marginalized in different ways.
Prejudice
Prejudice is judging someone due to false beliefs, ignorance, or fear.
People in marginalized groups are more likely than others to experience prejudice.
When prejudice against a group is considered normal, the group is more likely to be harassed. Stimuli so often develop into violence being used against the group. It is also less likely that the group will receive assistance. That's why it is important to fight prejudice from the start.
What is prejudice?
- To judge in advance.
- To base opinions and perceptions of people on stereotypes.
- Judging by origin, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or the like.
- Prejudice is often based on ignorance, fear, and insecurity.
- Separating "us" from "the others."
What are stereotypes?
Stereotypes are generalizations about all individuals who belong to a certain group. They can be positive (all X are intelligent) and negative (all X are thieves), sometimes at the same time. They are simplified and often prejudiced versions of real people in a group. They can be based on rumours, news coverage, and manifestations (for example, in shows and films).
Microaggression
Microaggression is an Icelandic translation of the English word "microagression." Microaggression is an everyday prejudice. This means that they can appear without anyone noticing except the victim himself.
Honour violence
Honor violence is when someone uses violence to defend the "honor" of the family, often a close relative. Honour violence oftentakes place in marginalised groups and is directed against other marginalised groups, especially women and queer people.
Hate crimes
Hate crime is an umbrella term. It covers crimes driven by hatred of a victim's group.
Hate crimes are divided into three categories: violence, hate speech and discrimination.
Is it prejudice, discrimination, hate speech, or normal behavior?
Here are some examples to think about.
- There are plans to open a home for the disabled in a suburb of a town. Residents create a petition to prevent the home from opening.
- Gunnar is about to celebrate his 14th birthday. His mom doesn't want him to invite two classmates because they always wear old clothes.
- Kristín Anna is 32 years old and has lived in Siglufjörður since she was adopted when she was a few months old from Sri Lanka. Hardly a day goes by where she is not asked where she is from and if she speaks Icelandic.
- An Icelandic female bass player has won an award abroad. A person comments on all articles about the award that she only got the award because she is a woman. Many agree and mention that everyone knows that women can't play the bass.