Sport Together – The Quiz

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These questions are about the issue of discrimination. By discrimination, we mean attitudes, behaviours & practices that harm or impact in some way people or groups of people because of something about them.  There are 5 multiple choice questions.

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These questions are about the issue of prejudice against other people. By prejudice, we mean prejudging people or groups of people based on limited, inaccurate experience or information – this can lead to behaviours, attitudes and practices that harm or impact in some way people or groups of people because of something about them. 

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Unjust or discriminatory treatment of individuals or groups of people can lead to harm, mental and physical.

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Characteristics are things about people for example, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, colour of skin and or physical features, these can be characteristics protected under law against unfair treatment.

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Sometimes it is hard to know how to act if you or someone in your team experiences discrimination, it is best to support your teammate, avoid getting into a fights, and make sure you tell someone such as your coach, mentor, manager who you trust.

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Identity is all about who you are and what makes you unique. Your identity is made up of many different things, such as your name, your family, cultural background,  your interests,  your personality, and your experiences. It’s what makes you YOU. Ask yourself what makes you the person you are, how you perceive yourself and the world around you

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Self-identity is the understanding and acceptance of who you are as an individual, including your values, beliefs, interests, and personality traits.

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Social identity is the sense of belonging and connection to a particular group or community based on shared characteristics such as culture, ethnicity, gender, religion, interests etc.

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Social media can play a significant role in shaping the identity of teenagers. Social media platforms allow teenagers to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a wider audience, which can help them to develop a sense of self and connect with others who share similar interests and values.

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Inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or intellectual disabilities and members of other minority groups. In short, the meaning of inclusive is that everyone, regardless of their mental or physical abilities, is understood, appreciated, and able to participate and contribute meaningfully.

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A minority group are any group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, are excluded from the others in the society in which they live for differential and unequal treatment, and who therefore regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination. A minority group is distinguished by five characteristics:

• unequal treatment and less power over their lives
• distinguishing physical or cultural traits like skin colour or language
• involuntary membership in the group
• awareness of subordination
• high rate of in-group marriage

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Social exclusion can be defined as the process of being left out or marginalized from the social networks and activities that are considered important in their peer group or community. It can take many forms, such as bullying, teasing, or rejection, and can have a significant impact on a person’s well-being, self-esteem, and social development.

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Social inclusion is the process by which efforts are made to ensure equal opportunities – that everyone, regardless of their background, can achieve their full potential in life. Such efforts include policies and actions that promote equal access to (public) services as well as enable citizen’s participation in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.

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Social invisibility means feeling like or actually being invisible or unnoticed by others in your social environment. It can happen when people ignore you or don’t include you in conversations, activities or events etc.