Discrimination

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Discrimination

Discrimination (/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/) is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Etymology

The term "discrimination" originated from the Latin word "discriminare" which means "to distinguish between". It was first used in the English language in the 17th century.

Types of Discrimination

There are several types of discrimination, including:

Related Terms

  • Prejudice: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
  • Stereotype: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
  • Bias: Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
  • Inequality: Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

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