Oct 31, 2019 · For many people, discrimination is an everyday reality. Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or …

Discriminatory legislation, policies, and practices can significantly negatively impact LGBTQ+ people and the microsystems, organizations, localities, and macrosystems in which they operate.

Mar 9, 2016 · Gwendolyn Keita, PhD, executive director of APA’s Public Interest Directorate discusses how and why to put discrimination on the conversation agenda. According to psychological research, …

Oct 1, 2020 · A Rice University psychology lab is studying the more elusive forms of discrimination and ways to protect stigmatized groups.

How to confront microaggressions as a target, bystander or perpetrator.

This is the second edition of APA’s Inclusive Language Guide (PDF, 900KB). By updating its 2021 edition, the American Psychological Association (APA) continues to work to dismantle the destructive …

Inequality at school What’s behind the racial disparity in our education system? By Kirsten Weir November 2016, Vol 47, No. 10 Print version: page 42 10 min read

Dec 20, 2018 · People who value following purity rules over caring for others are more likely to view gay and transgender people as less human, which leads to more prejudice and support for discriminatory …

Nov 1, 2024 · Key points The field of psychology has historically contributed to systemic racism, but efforts are being made to address past shortcomings. Psychological science offers unique insights …

Mar 9, 2016 · Discussing discrimination can be hard enough for adults. Talking to kids about the subject can be especially daunting. People can be discriminated against for any number of reasons, …