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Discrimination

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Age Discrimination (Ageism)

• Age discrimination is the act of treating someone differently


based on their age. This can happen in the workplace, in
housing, in education, or in other areas of life.
• Age discrimination can be positive or negative – that is, it can
involve favoritism towards older people or bias against them.
• In some cases, it may be due to people’s preconceived notions
about what older people are capable of. For example, an
employer may believe that an older worker is not as
productive as a younger one, or that they are more likely to
get sick or injured.
Gender Discrimination (Sexism)

• Gender discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals


based on their gender identity or gender stereotypes. This can
occur in ordinary everyday interactions, hiring committees, and
even education.
• In the workplace, women may be paid less than men for doing the
same job (called the gender pay gap), or they may be denied
promotions or opportunities for advancement (called the
glass ceiling).
• In education, girls may be discouraged from pursuing certain
subjects such as STEM, or they may be steered toward lower-
level classes.
Religious Discrimination

• Religious discrimination is unequal treatment of an individual or


group based on their beliefs. The most common type of religious
discrimination is when an employer favors employees of a certain
religion over others.
• For example, an employer may only hire people of the same
religion, selectively hire people from their church, or may give
promotions and raises to employees who share the same
religious beliefs.
• Religious discrimination can also occur when people are treated
differently based on their religious dress or grooming practices. For
example, a person may be harassed for wearing a headscarf or
refusing to eat certain foods.
Disability Discrimination

• Disability discrimination is the negative treatment of a


person with a disability, which includes both
physical and mental impairments.
• In the USA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
prohibits discrimination in all areas of public life,
including employment, education, transportation, and
public accommodations. For example, it would be
illegal for an employer to refuse to hire a qualified
person with a disability simply because they have a
disability.
Homosexual/Sexual Orientation Discrimination

• Sexual orientation discrimination occurs when an individual


is treated unfairly or harassed because of their sexual
orientation.
• For example, if an employee is not promoted because
their employer perceives them to be gay, this would be
considered sexual orientation discrimination. Similarly, if
a teacher is denied a job because they’re gay, it would be
seen as discriminatory.
• Sexual orientation discrimination can also take the form of
harassment, such as offensive comments or jokes based on
someone’s sexual orientation.
Racial/Color Discrimination

• Racial discrimination is the act of treating


people differently based on their race or
ethnicity.
• Racial discrimination can have a profound impact
on people’s lives, limiting their opportunities and
negatively affecting their mental and physical
health. In some cases, it can even lead to
violence.

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