10 Questions
Intolerance is the same as discrimination.
False
Discrimination can occur based on a person's race or ethnicity.
True
Direct discrimination is when an employment office rejects a job applicant because of their skills.
False
Discrimination only affects individuals, not society as a whole.
False
Discrimination can lead to people being powerless and restricted from accessing education.
True
Discrimination is always intentional and direct.
False
Indirect discrimination is characterized by the intent to discriminate against a person or a group.
False
Intolerance can manifest itself in physical injury or murder.
True
Discrimination occurs because of people's skills or abilities.
False
Discrimination is a common form of human rights violations and abuse.
True
Study Notes
Definition of Discrimination
- Discrimination is a common form of human rights violation and abuse, affecting millions of people daily.
- It involves treating people less favorably than others in a similar situation due to their membership or perceived membership in a particular group or category.
Forms of Discrimination
- Direct discrimination: intentional discrimination against a person or group, e.g., rejecting Roma job applicants or not renting to immigrants.
- Indirect discrimination: neutral provisions, criteria, or practices that disproportionately disadvantage a particular group, e.g., minimum height requirements for firefighters or not hiring people who wear head coverings.
Grounds for Discrimination
- Age
- Disability
- Ethnicity
- Origin
- Political belief
- Race
- Religion
- Sex or gender
- Sexual orientation
- Language
- Culture
- Multiple grounds simultaneously
Consequences of Discrimination
- Renders individuals powerless
- Restricts their ability to become active citizens
- Limits their skill development
- Impedes access to work, health services, education, and accommodation
- Has direct and indirect consequences on society as a whole
Relationship between Discrimination and Intolerance
- Intolerance involves a lack of respect for practices or beliefs different from one's own
- Involves the rejection of people perceived as different, leading to actions ranging from avoidance to physical harm or murder
- Closely related to discrimination, as intolerance can lead to discriminatory behavior
Discrimination and intolerance are closely related concepts that affect millions of people daily, often difficult to recognize. Learn about the harmful impact of these human rights violations.
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