What are the social effects of discrimation on an individual?

The physical effects are: headaches, poor appetite, a change in eating habits, sleeplessness, loss/gain of weight, deterioration of health, bruises, ulcers, lack of personal hygiene and lack of energy. the emotional effects are: low self esteem, lack of confidence, feeling unwanted, insecurity, becoming withdrawn, depression/stress, anxiety, sudden change in behavior, lack of co-operation and learned helplessness. the social effects: isolation, lack of friends, becoming withdrawn, unrecognized as an individual, feel like a stranger and inability to build relationships. the intellectual effects: restricted access to education, poor performance in examinations, lack of achievements, poor job prospects, lack of skills, self-fulfilling prophecy, loss of motivation, lack of interest in anything and absence from work. this information all came off of a worksheet from my teacher so it should all be correct.

Another answer

• Anger
• loss of self-esteem
• Isolation
• feeling stressed or unable to cope
• The long term effects could include:
• loss of motivation
• reduced individual rights
• restricted opportunities
• limited access to services
• mental illness caused by stress