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Discrimination is/was present because some groups/individuals believe they are more superior than other groups.

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Is discrimination the result of ignorance and why?

Discrimination can be a result of ignorance, as lack of understanding or exposure to different cultures, races, or beliefs can lead to prejudice and bias. However, discrimination can also stem from deeply ingrained societal norms, fear of the unknown, or power dynamics. Addressing ignorance through education, exposure, and open dialogue can help combat discrimination.


What does multiple discrimination mean?

It means when somebody discriminates not only against one thing, but against more, such as sexuality, religion, race etc. For example, someone who discriminates against religion and race can be categorized as a person who does multiple discrimination.


What type of discriminations are there?

Discrimination is essentially being prejudiced against due to some physical characteristic that differentiates you, or a personal belief or lifestyle. The main types of discrimination are: Gender Age Race Religion Sexual Orientation Disability


How are general discrimination and institutionalized discrimination different?

Discrimination is identifying and acting on the differences among people. Almost all discrimination is lawful and useful. Statutes prohibit employemtn discrimination and lending discrimination based SOLELY on race, color, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, and bankruptcy. Every other factor is lawful."Institutional discrimination" is a buzzword for "we can't find a shred of illegal discrimination, but we still don't like the decision".


When an individual who is not a minority is discriminated against because of advantages given to minority group members this is known as?

reverse discrimination or positive discrimination

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How is discrimination faced by one identity group the same as discrimination faced by another?

Discrimination faced by one identity group is the same as discrimination faced by another because it is often based on the same thing --- intolerance.


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What is discrimination with reference to ethics?

Discrimination with reference to ethics is that thing when a person discriminates with any person in a society or in any organization with respect to his name, fame or status, work and etc


What was the Best thing about apartheid?

There is NOTHING good about apartheid. It is discrimination, racist, and people don't have civil rights.


What is the difference between discrimination and segregation?

They are some how the same , but segregation means to separate people by skin color and discrimination means to treat people differently just because their skin color is few shades darker than the whites and both segregation and discrimination are harmful and a bad thing


What are brazils laws about being bisexual?

In Brazil thinks that bisexuals are a good thing. Brazil has Anti-discrimination laws.


What kind of discrimination did Martin Luthur King experience?

He was mistreated with the whole bus thing and wasen't treated as should.


How can you use the word discriminate in a sentence?

Here are three sentences for the word 'discrimination': "There is still a lot of discrimination towards women at work." "Discrimination is not allowed when deciding who should have the job." "Some people believe that discrimination is often a good thing."


What does encountering prejudice and discrimination mean?

Out of the many definitions of discrimination, the one you are probably thinking of is the treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit: racial and religious intolerance and discrimination. The kind of prejudice you are thinking about is the kind where people make assumptions about other people based on superficial characteristics and then proceed on the basis of those assumptions without ever reconsidering them. Encountering prejudice or discrimination is running into people who think in this way.


Is sex discrimination same with the gender stereotyping?

Sex discrimination refers to treating someone unfairly due to their sex, such as in employment or education. Gender stereotyping is making assumptions about individuals based on societal expectations of how males and females should behave. They are related as gender stereotypes can lead to sex discrimination, but they are not the same thing.