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    Discriminación (en. Discrimination)

    /diskriminasiˈon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Difference in treatment between people or groups for unjust reasons.
    Racial discrimination is a serious problem in many societies.
    La discriminación racial es un problema grave en muchas sociedades.
    The action of discriminating, making distinctions between things or people.
    Discrimination against women in the workplace continues to be a challenge.
    La discriminación laboral hacia las mujeres continúa siendo un desafío.
    Overcoming objective evaluation through prejudices.
    Discrimination can occur in various areas such as education and employment.
    La discriminación puede ocurrir en diversas áreas como la educación y el empleo.

    Etymology

    From Latin discriminatio, meaning 'distinction' or 'difference.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    positive discrimination
    Measures aimed at favoring a discriminated group.
    discriminación positiva
    discrimination based on gender
    Unequal treatment based on a person's gender.
    discriminación por motivos de género
    racial discrimination
    Unequal treatment based on race or ethnicity.
    discriminación racial

    Related Words

    prejudice
    Preconceived judgment that can lead to discrimination.
    prejuicio
    inclusion
    The action of including all people without discrimination.
    inclusión
    equity
    Justice and equality in the treatment of different people.
    equidad

    Slang Meanings

    Little understanding of diversity.
    People do not understand that discrimination only creates more problems.
    La gente no entiende que la discriminación solo crea más problemas.
    Closed attitude towards differences.
    His discrimination against foreigners is evident.
    Su discriminación hacia los extranjeros es evidente.