Descriptive Terms and Their Impact (HSC SSCE Community and Family Studies): Quizzes
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What does 'language' refer to in homelessness?
What does 'language' refer to in homelessness?
A system of words for thoughts
What is the effect of stigmatising terms?
What is the effect of stigmatising terms?
They deepen stereotypes
How does empathetic language help?
How does empathetic language help?
Encourages comprehension
What impact do labels like 'vagrant' have?
What impact do labels like 'vagrant' have?
They negatively affect attitudes
What is a key initiative to change perceptions?
What is a key initiative to change perceptions?
Housing First
What does labelling influence in society?
What does labelling influence in society?
Public opinion and treatment
Why is advocacy important in homelessness?
Why is advocacy important in homelessness?
To dismantle stigma barriers
What do derogatory terms do to services?
What do derogatory terms do to services?
Create barriers
What is a benefit of empathetic labels?
What is a benefit of empathetic labels?
They encourage kindness
How does media language affect homelessness?
How does media language affect homelessness?
It deepens stereotypes