Sociology

There are many forms of discrimination. The most commonly referred to is race discrimination. However, people have been subject to discrimination based on age, sex, religion, height, weight, language, physical disabilities...and the list goes on. Perhaps the best answer to the question would be: "...based primarily on some non-relative characteristic."

clothing

abnormal and unacceptable behavior deemed harmful

handshaking

Intentional sexual harassment is not DESIGNED to accomplish anything. It usually does accomplish the same thing: offending coworkers.

coerce employees into participating in sexual act

Sexual assault, physical attacks, verbal, psychological and emotional abuse

Absolute poverty is the lack of the minimal necessities of life.

deviance

Affirmative action policies are intentioned in principal to accomplish two objectives. Socially such initiatives are to off set traditional barriers to market entry for a defined set of demographics. Within the market itself the policy is designed to encourage (and in some case mandate "reserve seats") institutional diversity.

b- the family

shortage of work

handshaking

health care
food and colthing and shelter
clothing

Their background or traits rather then their individual performance.

unjustifiable absences from work

absenteeism has little or no effect on small businesses that is the right answer. when people are absent from work it has effect on all businesses being absent. your answer is .C

Absolute

Please include the statements.