discrimination (1)

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Spotlight 10
Discrimination
What is discrimination
Examples of discrimination
How to fight/ end discrimination

2. What is discrimination?

■ Discrimination is the unfair treatment of people based on
characteristics such as race, gender, age etc.
■ Discrimination – treating a person or a group of people less
fairly than other people or groups.

3. Types of discrimination

■ Race/Color
Race discrimination- treating an individual unfairly. It is based on
race or personal characteristics associated with their race such
as skin color, complexion, facial features and hair texture.
■ National Origin
Treating people differently because of their national origin (country,
ethnicity or accent)

4. Types of discrimination

■ Age
Types of discrimination
Age discrimination is when an individual is treated unfairly or
unfavorable because of their age.
■ Disability
Disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated
unfairly or unfavorably because of their disability.

5. Types of discrimination

■ Gender
When an individual is treated unfairly or unfavorable because
of their sex or gender, it’s called sexism.
■ Religion
Religious discrimination is treating a person or group
differently because of the particular beliefs.