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Thesaurus search results for 'DISCRIMINATION': 11 results found.


AGE DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Also referred to as ageism, discrimination and/or stereotyping that is related to a person's age. Targets can include any age group such as younger and older people. Can affect person's ability to navigate the labour market.

ANTI-GAY DISCRIMINATION 

DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics that are frequently arbitrary in nature, such as age or gender. Associated with distributions of power. Laws exist to protect against and compensate for discrimination.

GENDER DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

RACE DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION 

REVERSE DISCRIMINATION 

Scope Note: Discrimination against members of a majority group, typically in fabour of members of a minority.

SEX DISCRIMINATION 

SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

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