... Certain groups are marginalised because they are perceived as being different or undeserving of equality in society. This is called stereotyping and it leads to prejudice and discrimination. This essay explores three marginalised groups and discusses some of the reasons why they are marginalised and the effects on those within these groups. Exclusion from areas such as employment and ... first time, in 1999, woman outnumbered men in undergraduate medical degrees and more women than men complete secondary school (ed. Healey 2001, p.13). Although the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 makes it il...

• Word Count: 1911
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate