Discrimination

/dɪsˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Discrimination based on race is illegal in many countries.

The ability to perceive and respond to differences; the act of distinguishing between different things.

The artist's discrimination in color choice was evident in the vibrant painting.

In psychology, the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli.

The study focused on auditory discrimination in young children.

From Latin 'discriminatio', which means 'a distinguishing' or 'a separation'.

racial discrimination

Unjust treatment based on an individual's race.

age discrimination

Unjust treatment based on a person's age.

gender discrimination

Unfair treatment based on a person's gender.

bias

A tendency to favor one thing over another.

prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

inequality

The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

Discrimination against a group based on stereotypes.

That job ad reeks of discrimination against older workers.

Subtle forms of bias in everyday situations.

There’s a lot of micro-discrimination happening in workplaces.