AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Discrimination is the act of making unjustified, prejudiced distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong.

Detailed explanation-2: -Race, Color, and Sex For example, this Act prohibits discrimination against an Asian individual because of physical characteristics such as facial features or height.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four main types of discrimination: Direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Discrimination means treating some people differently from others. It isn’t always unlawful-after all, people are paid different wages depending on their status and skills. However, there are certain reasons for which your employer can’t discriminate against you by law.

Detailed explanation-5: -Here are some examples of what may constitute discrimination. A restaurant does not admit a guest because the person has cerebral palsy. An employee has lower pay than a colleague of the opposite sex with the same or equivalent work. A manager makes unwelcome sexual advances.