TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 3-02-1 (continued)
c. Prejudices and discrimination cause individuals to exclude
members of another race, color, religion, gender, age, national
origin, ethnic background, or sexual orientation from:
(1) Employment
(2) Housing
(3) Political rights
(4) Educational opportunities
(5) Social interaction
d. Prejudicial views can manifest into violent actions.
(1) For instance, a perception of homosexuality does not give
an individual the right to act in a harassing or violent
manner. Awareness of how prejudice can lead to harmful
behavior helps us to prevent its occurrence.
(2) In October 1992, a Navy airman was beaten to death by two
of his shipmates in a public restroom in Sasebo, Japan, due
to rumors that he was a homosexual.
(3) Awareness of how prejudice can lead to harmful behavior
helps prevent its occurrence.
e. Responses to discrimination and violence may cause a “chip on the
shoulder” attitude. Victims of discrimination can respond in one
of two ways:
(1) Positively, for example:
(a) Participate in peaceful demonstrations.
(b) Study civil rights issues.
(2) Negatively, for example:
4. Extremist Behavior Groups
(a) Acting ____________ against one’s own group.
(b) Withdrawing from family and friends.
(c) Joining extremist behavior groups.
a. Gangs--A group of persons organized for a common purpose, which
often involves violation of the law.
b. Supremacist groups--Organizations whose members believe they are
superior to others by virtue of their race, ethnicity, religion,
gender, or sexual orientation. A few of the most established
groups include:
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