Discrimination conversation questions

1. How do you define discrimination?

2. What are some different types of discrimination? Have you heard of discrimination based on skin color, gender, or age? What other types of discrimination exist?

3. What types of discrimination are most commom where you live?

4. Do you think everyone should be treated equally? Why or why not?

5. What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and society? How does discrimination impact people’s self-esteem, opportunities, and mental health? What are the social and economic consequences of discrimination?

6. Why do you think discrimination exists? Can it ever be stopped?

7. How do you think schools can teach children to respect diversity?

8. I think education is a powerful tool to fight discrimination. What do you think?

9. Have you ever experienced or witnessed discrimination? How did it make you feel?

10. What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination? Can one lead to the other?

11. How has discrimination evolved throughout history? What lessons can we learn from the past?

12. Do you think economic inequality is a form of discrimination? Why or why not?

13. How do historical and systemic factors contribute to ongoing discrimination? What is the legacy of past discrimination? How do social structures and institutions perpetuate discrimination? What is institutional racism?

14. I think fighting discrimination requires systemic changes. What changes would you propose?

15. How do cultural values and traditions shape views on discrimination in different societies?