Discrimination.

Many of us are exposed to it every day,

and the effects can be devastating

The gender pay gap devalues women and their work to only
78 cents on the dollar as compared to men. Many people
Find ways to embrace and Let others know how
don’t realize, let alone discuss, the fact that Native Americans
get shot by police more than any other group. And even as celebrate your identity— their words and
we make strides towards LGBT equality, organizations like the the strength and beauty of actions have affected
Boy Scouts of America still permit discrimination and hate
you being you. Read books, you and those you
crimes against transgender people is on the rise, up 13 care about. Fight for
talk to people, and go to
percent in the last year.
identity-affirming events. your rights. In order to
These are all expressions of institutionalized discrimination, Call upon trusted friends effect change, people
and it’s been shown by scientific research to wreak havoc in need to be made
and relatives, people with a healthy sense of self, for
the personal and professional lives of the average American aware that a problem exists. Contact your elected
citizen.
support. Also consider seeking the help of a trained
professional in your area to create solutions custom- representatives, the ACLU, and the Office for Civil
Studies have shown that gender discrimination is associated
fit to your particular situation and needs. Rights. The more people who can see the real life
with increased risk for drug abuse and is a critical factor in impact and injustice of what’s happening, the more
determining women’s health. Homophobia puts LGBT people we can fight to end discrimination once and for all.
at significantly greater risk for depression, anxiety, drug
abuse, and suicide. Racism has also been shown to increase
blood pressure and mortality.

Mental and physical health effects are compounded for those One of the best ways you
who experience multiple forms of discrimination. They also
can fight discrimination is by
result in increased risk of absences from work, increased
taking good care of yourself.
rates of employment termination, and cost our national
economy untold millions of dollars. Your survival is not just
important; it’s an act of
Whether you’re on the front lines of a social movement or
revolution. Make your life
struggling with discrimination in your daily life, it can be
difficult to survive, let alone find your way forward. Here are
revolutionary by exercising,
five important tips to help you in your journey: eating healthy, and finding
ways to de-stress every day.
 Don’t go it alone.
People really are
stronger, and
There truly is a time for daring and a time for safer, when they
caution, and an intelligent person knows the stand together.
difference. Weigh the costs and benefits and decide Mobilize your
for yourself what you’re able, and willing, to do. Take friends, family,
stock of yourself. Capitalize on your strengths, and and co-workers.
put a plan in motion to compensate for your We’re stronger when we stand together, share our
weaknesses. Do your best to protect yourself and stories, and make our voices heard. Uniting with
others and to minimize risk. Timing is critical. others who face a similar situation as you do can
Strategize carefully to achieve maximum impact. help you obtain the resources and social support you
need to survive. They can even give you a base to
mobilize should you decide to organize and fight for
your rights.

SUBMITTED BY:
Jeremy Navera
10- Macapagal