Monday, August 6, 2007

According to wikipedia,
Lookism is discrimination against or prejudice towards others based on their appearance.

Overweight and underpaid as 'lookism' sweeps the world
Lookism: How It Affects Us
A Crime Most Foul
Lookism - Our tendency to discriminate bad-looking individuals:


Ageism is stereotyping and prejudice against individuals or groups because of their age.

Ageism Said to Erode Care Given to Elders
Ageism is the most common form of discrimination in UK
Shock as doctors admit to ageism


Disablism is defined as discriminatory, oppressive, or abusive behaviour arising from the belief that disabled people are inferior to others.

diablism blogging
WHERE PREJUDICE, DISABILITY AND "DISABLISM" MEET
Challenging 'disablism' - Mayor speaks out against disability discrimination
Scope Disablism Summit 2006


Discrimination against Foreigners (Xenophobia) is a fear or contempt of foreigners or strangers and is typically used to describe fear or dislike of foreigners or in general of people different from one's self.

South Africa takes practical steps to combat xenophobia
European Football to stand united as Action Week kicks-off
“We all wear tinted glasses”

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