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:
- Racial Discrimination: This involves treating people unfavorably because of their race or the color of their skin.
- Sex Discrimination: This involves treating someone unfavorably because of that person's sex.
- Age Discrimination: This involves treating someone less favorably because of their age.
- Disability Discrimination: This involves treating a disabled person unfavorably because of their disability.
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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Discrimination
- Wikipedia's article - Discrimination
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