Have you ever experienced any form of discrimination? if so, what type? Do you think it is necessary to label your gender when applying for an education? Do you personally believe that discrimination is an issue? Do you think that everybody should be free from discrimination, why? Why do you think Age would be… Continue reading Questions to Ponder on
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Age Discrimination
The discrimination of age or ageism is the prejudice based on a person's age. This unfair judgment can affect the confidence, job, financial situation or quality of life of a person. Ageism can affect anybody of any race and religion; as it is solely based on their age and mostly affects people over the age of 40.… Continue reading Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. These disabilities may include; ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Autism and Asperger's, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Alcohol or Drug Addiction, Organic Mental Disorders (including Organic Brain Syndrome, Panic Attacks; According… Continue reading Disability Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
Racial Discrimination: When a person is treated less than another person in a similar situation because of their race, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. There are different types of racial discrimination that is used commonly throughout many societies: Racially offensive material on the internet, such as social networking sites Racially offensive comments… Continue reading Racial Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
In accordance with the law created in 1948 by the United Nations; it is stated within article 18 that "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone on in community with others and in public or private, to… Continue reading Religious Discrimination
Jessie-Story
“When I was small my parents saw me playing with a Barbie doll with a girl. They beat me. There are taboos – boys shouldn’t play with girls. My father said I was like a donkey, a dog. ‘You’re a disgrace’ he said…” Jessie, a Palestinian transgender born and raised in a Lebanese refugee camp.… Continue reading Jessie-Story
Gender Discrimination
Discrimination based on gender (or sex) is a common civil rights violation that takes many forms, including sexual harassment, discrimination against pregnancy, and unequal pay for women who do the same jobs as men. Gender discrimination can lead to other types of issues such as sexual harassment. There are two forms of sexual harassment, one called… Continue reading Gender Discrimination