Discrimination derives from the unjust or inequitable treatment of people based on socially constructed characteristics, such as one’s race, gender, age, or disability, rather than individual credentials or characteristics. Discrimination occurs on individual, larger institutional and societal levels, and results cumulatively in damage to one’s mental health, loss of self-esteem, and the subsequent loss of […]
The notion of dehumanization in psychology focuses on the concept of perceiving or treating someone in the absence of humanity, primarily by denying the notion of personhood, dignity, or worth. It can manifest in subtle forms such as stereotyping or objectification, and in extreme cases, extreme violence, discrimination, and oppression. For example, during a great […]
In psychology, a disorder is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, or behavior such that someone’s daily life is significantly disturbed or affected by distress. Disorders aren’t passing struggles or everyday challenges; they are persistent patterns and often hinder someone’s ability to function in work, school or relationships. Mental disorders can be very […]