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Shirley Chisholm was a pioneer in fighting against discrimination against women. She broke barriers as the first African American woman elected to Congress and later became the first African American major-party candidate for President. Throughout her career, she advocated for gender equality and worked to empower women in politics and society.

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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


What is lifestyle discrimination?

Lifestyle discrimination refers to discrimination against an individual based on their lifestyle choices, such as their diet, exercise routine, or personal habits. This type of discrimination can occur in areas such as employment, housing, or access to services because of judgments or biases related to an individual's lifestyle.


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


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.


Difference between individual and institutional discrimination?

Individual discrimination refers to prejudice or discriminatory actions carried out by individuals against others based on characteristics such as race, gender, or religion. Institutional discrimination, on the other hand, involves policies or practices within organizations or systems that have a discriminatory impact on certain groups of people, often unintentionally. Individual discrimination is often more visible and direct, while institutional discrimination can be more subtle but still have significant consequences.

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Anti semitism is discrimination against?

Anti-semitism is discrimination against Jews.


How does institutional discrimination differ from individual discrimination?

Discrimination in any form is discrimination. Individual discrimination is discrimination of one person against a group. Institutional discrimination would be a institution totally and wholly discriminating against a group or sect.


When was Campaign Against Racial Discrimination created?

Campaign Against Racial Discrimination was created in 1964.


Why are non religious people against discrimination?

Religion doesn't automatically imply discrimination, though religion has been used as a reason for discrimination AND for fighting against discrimination. It all depends on the actual person, not all religious people are 'for discrimination', and not all non-religious people are against 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


Is discrimination against homosexuals justified?

No. Discrimination is NEVER justified.


Can someone sue a landlord for discrimination against her handicap?

Yes. But the suit would be for discrimination against the tenant who is handicapped, not for discrimination against the handicap. The justification for most suits for discrimination against people with handicaps is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is explained at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm


When was Group Against Racial Discrimination - Fiji - created?

Group Against Racial Discrimination - Fiji - was created in 1990.


Do you feel that Barack Obama practices reverse discrimination against his race to get the job done or his personal agenda accomplished?

No- I have not seen any evidence that he discriminates against anyone including his own race.


Where is the express power of Congress to legislate against discrimination found?

There is no express power of Congresd to legislate against discrimination in the Constitution


Discrimination against Native Americans?

Discrimination was like the trail of tears it was bad


What is discrimination against gay people called?

Discrimination is discrimination in any form.