0
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability to discern differences between objects. The word is frequently used to denote prejudice against a race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, or social grouping. Currently, there are laws to protect people against discrimination.
2,240 Questions
On your fingertip you were closer, on your forearm you were slightly farther away. (don't write this part on your paper, buuuuut be sure this is consistent with what YOU noticed in lab) Your nerve receptors are closer on your fingertip because you were able to sense more.
Why does everyone hate Serbians?
Most people do not hate Serbians. Many don't even know or care they exist. Some hate them because of racism - which is usually due to ignorance or stereotyping - and others because they simply always have.
What women were discriminated in the Olympic games?
all women and if they came to the Olympic games they might t get there heads cut off but if they are lucky they will go to jail
What is the Liberal approach of war on terror?
Your question is relative since the statement is right wing nut propaganda.
Their foreign policy is to kill Iraqis, give Cheneys Halliburton a guaranteed no bid $28,000,000,000.00 (28 billion) of taxpayer money to get Saddam when Saudi Arabians were the WTC bombers. But the Bush family is friends with Saudi Royalty. So they get a free pass to kill 3,000 Americans. Yosemite Sam and Dick strike again.
To try and talk things over with the terrorists.
No. There are all kinds of jobs that have physical requirements because that is what is required to do the job. Not all people can do all jobs and just because you "think" you can doesn't mean you can. The fact that you can't doesn't amount to discrimination. If you don't have the education to be a doctor it is discrimination for a hospital not to hire you? No. If you can't carry a 100 pound hose as a firemen is it discrimination not to hire you? No.
The equal rights amendment caused questions because why?
The equal rights amendment caused questions as a result of states revoking their ratification rights. This amendment was finally ratified in 1992 which was more than 202 years after it was first introduced into Congress.
Who is involved in discrimination?
The discriminator (the one doing it), and the discriminatoree (the one receiving it).
Yes
How many Telugu bastards ae going to spoil America with their ill-mennered behavior?
I think the count is zero..
Where are our Indian negros - Tamils .. ha ha ha ha ..:-)
idk but i guess i mean some spaniards do hate them because they have indigenous blood in them and spaniards think they speak weird spanish but not all of spaniards well im mexican myself and i think that the spanish accent from spain is kinda weird lol
Are gay kids allowed in Boy Scouts?
That is a very good and somewhat complicated question. The answer depends on whether you live in the USA or the rest of the world.
The British position, quoting directly from scoutbase.org.uk on adults in the movement is
Gay adults in Scouting
It's OK to be an adult in Scouting and be gay!
Throughout the Association there are adults in
Scouting who are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Some
are open about their sexual orientation others not,
either way it is a personal choice which is totally
acceptable.
A leader's sexual orientation has no bearing on
their suitability to fulfil a role in Scouting.
Whatever role an adult chooses to take in
Scouting, they must always act in accordance with
the Associations Policies and Rules.
The scout association even provides help and support to young members who are either confused about their sexuality or who wish support "coming out". There is dedicated materials about this on the scout website. There are even t-shirts, sweaters and hoodies for sale in the UK bearing the logo "Scout and proud", a play on the Gay Pride slogan "Out and Proud"
In the UK and Canada at least as either a Adult volunteer or as a member you will be welcomed.
The official position of the Boy Scouts of America, reaffirmed in 2012, is that homosexuality goes against scouting's teaching to be "morally straight".
In the case of a homosexual scout one could argue that the scouts are there to learn the core values of scouting which means none exemplify them on entry and so a gay scout might be tolerated. It would be largely up to the local troop or council. The national BSA organization would likely be supportive of a troop that wished to exclude a gay scout but would likely not intervene if a troop decided to accept one. Some would also raise the issue of whether a teen can truly fully understand their own sexuality and so know that they are gay.
In the case of a leader the answer is clear. Homosexual leaders are not allowed due to the morals issue, the perceived threat to youth protection and the political fall out of a gay leader.
The legalities are also interesting. The Supreme Court did not rule, as is commonly misstated, that the BSA can exclude anyone they want due to being a private club. What the court found was that the BSA was an organization that expresses a message and that forcing them to accept an overtly gay leader would undermine their expression of that message and so infringe upon their first amendment rights to free speech. Whether a homosexual leader who is not overt about his (or presumably her) orientation or a non-leader would receive similar legal protection is not clear.
Can two cultures truly live in harmony in one country?
Of course they can!! In our society, (United States of America) there is equality everywhere. Five girls from all different backgrounds say, Spanish Arab, Britain, American, Chilean, and Australian, perhaps all sharing a dorm-room at college, and becoming each other's best friends later in life, even the woman's children's godmother! There is some racism, sadly, but, our nation has overcome the worse of it! Again, to answer your question fully, Yes, two cultures can truly live in harmony within one country.
What groups have been discriminated against in the past?
women
those who practiced a "different" religion
those who practiced no religion
the poor or debt-holders
homosexuals
non-landholders
non-nobility
those with physical or mental disabilities
former criminals (those who were later rehabilitate)
people with black/yellow skin
many types of different religions i.e. Jews(in world war 2)
Give an example of when an employer can justify discrimination?
When it's a "bona fide occupational qualification". For instance, for most jobs employers wouldn't be allowed to hire only men or only women, but if the job is as a stripper or prostitute (in places where prostitution is legal) then they CAN refuse to hire a man because just the fact that he's a man would prevent him from doing the job.
What are the causes or effects of gender discrimination?
The causes of gender discrimination can include societal norms, stereotypes, and power imbalances. The effects of gender discrimination can lead to inequality in opportunities, lower self-esteem, and perpetuation of harmful gender biases.
No, it should not. As derogatory as the "N" word is, it should not be banned from speech. There are many ways it would, in fact, do more harm and possibly put an even bigger wedge in between races if it is banned than if left alone and free to say.
1. Many blacks have already taken it upon themselves to use the word as a term of endearment to show brotherhood between one another. It is a way to show that no matter what one does in life or where one goes, they can always understand one another when it comes to being hated because of their skin color, heritage, background, etc. If the word is banned then there will undoubtedly be a consequence for usage of the word, and instead of stopping racists in their tracks, it will affect blacks who are only speaking to one another on a level of understanding.
2. Whether the penalty for using the word is time spent in prison or is merely a fine or community service, blacks who use the word may be more harshly affected by it. Since blacks tend to be less well off in terms of finances because of various different reasons, paying a fine for simply using a word amongst family, friends, etc. will only make any situation they are in worse. And spending time in jail for using the word is even more inconvenient to both non racist blacks and police forces. Instead of getting criminals who are actually doing harm, time will be spent picking up people because of a word; not to mention time and money being spent trying to prove if one actually used the word or is simply being accused of it.
If made illegal or banned, blacks will feel discriminated against not only by the racists who would still use the word but also by the government who will claim they are only trying to make things better for them by banning it.
3. If only made illegal to say by whites or non blacks, it becomes an issue of inequality. Though it is frowned upon for many other than blacks to use the word, it is still the choice of the many to use it or not. They are as free to say it as someone black, but will more likely be seen as racist because of the history of the word and other factors.
4. Another issue of inequality would come into play because of one racial slur being banned but not all. Though the "N" word has been described as the ugliest word in the English language, there are many other racial slurs for blacks and other races alike. While the "N" word may not be hurtful to one person because they are not black, a racial slur for their particular race will hurt just as badly to them as the "N" word does to someone who isblack. So, either there would have to be a ban on all racial slurs or none at all.
5. Banning all racial slurs would be one of the biggest inconveniences to a country there is. Since racial slurs are used basically everyday by racists, there will have to be the resources to find them and punish them, and again, wasting time and effort with them when they might not have even committed any other crime other than being an overt racist.
6. Even if everyone was on board with banning the word, it would not stop racism in the least bit. There are many other ways to discriminate against someone because of their color besides calling them a derogatory term and again, unless all other racial slurs are banned with the "N" word, other derogatory terms will be thrown about in defiance of the ban. So, race issues will likely worsen.
Again, the word is undoubtedly derogatory and arguably the ugliest word there is in the English language but it would be too big a inconvenience for all races banning it. What one can take some kind of solace in is that although the word can be freely said by all, there are those who choose to never let it cross their lips throughout their entire lifetime because they know the history connected with it. It's better to let everyone have that choice and freedom to show their tolerance rather than forcing it upon the masses; things will likely go in the opposite direction like examples I've stated if done otherwise.
One last usage of the word is that if someone can be so detached from humanity to call someone out of their name and use the "N" word, it says a lot about ones character and can be used as an indicator to show how deeply racist that person is, and how much help they need in learning tolerance and acceptance.
What is the Difference between prejudice and racism and discrimination?
In my opinion, prejudice is a preference or a leaning towards/against something based on experience or learning. It may or may not be based on logical thought, and is often influenced by emotion. We all have prejudices...they refer to what we choose to like or dislike, trust or distrust, whatever. We should not be ashamed of them, neither should we be judged for holding them. It is akin to looking down on someone for not liking a hot sardine and cottage cheese sandwich. It IS rather how we manage and tactfully, gracefully and thoughtfully handle our prejudices that is a more accurate gauge of character. One who sits at the table and contributes to the enjoyment of the dinner despite their dislike for the plate before them is sure to gain more from the experience and be able to allow others to have or grow a concern for their discomfort, rather than just throwing the plate across the room and making demands. Having a prejudice is your right...forcing others to share yours is NOT. Rascism is a belief. It is often, but not necessarily, acted on. The belief maintains that one race carries certain or better characteristics over another. It may or may not be supported by fact. Therefore, racism would be a belief that "black people can't swim", or "white men can't jump". The observation that a caucasan man is more susceptible to a sunburn or that a Kenyan man would likely, but not always, be a black man, is not. It has nothing to do whatsoever with humor, the factual account of history, or a scientific or analytical discussion of the physical/social characteristics of one race or the other. The deployment of those beliefs, however, to influence a logical discussion or to deter, harm or deny rights of one race for the benefit of another is the worst form of observable racism. Discrimination is simply choosing one thing over the other for any reason. You discriminate when picking out a tomato in the grocery market. In the context of the other terms discussed here, discrimination as a negative thing implies the choosing between two nearly similar things or persons and selecting one for reasons that are neither fair nor logical. Unfair discrimination as it applies to the modern day complaint may deny one an opportunity they have rightfully deserved simply at the whim of the Discriminator, who may be rascist (or any other "ist") or may be unable to keep their prejudices (ie: personal likes/dislikes) in check. In other words, in the context of racial discrimination, they are choosing, chosen or NOT chosen because of some perceived racist belief, not merit or otherwise equal traits. I hope this is read and taken in the manner I have meant. This is a topic that is fraught with danger in some circles, and it is a pet peeve of mine that some will throw these terms around to scare or silence people. If these terms are involved in a conversation, it obviously is even more important that they are understood. We owe each other that courtesy.
How did the New Deal programs discriminate against or neglect minorities?
Certain programs such as the TVA, WPA, CCC, AAA and NLRB discriminated against farmers, women, African Americans, and Native Americans by not hiring or helping them. Also Mexican Americans were discriminated.
Do black people have black ghosts?
No one can give any concrete evidence on the color of anyone's ghost (no matter what the race) nor if ghosts actually exist.
Disadvantages of positive discrimination?
A positive discrimination towards a group in society will result in a negative discrimination towards an other group in society. For example; positive discrimination towards women will result on a negative discrimination on men.
Implying such a system will go against equality of citizenship. Putting women on boards of power because of the nature of their gender and to compensate for past exploitation, will be unfair towards men who worked as hard, or maybe harder, to achieve the same position.
reverse discrimination or positive discrimination
