Discrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What is discrimination?
A
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2
Q
What are the three ways in which discrimination can happen?
A
- Direct discrimination
- Indirect discrimination
- Victimisation
3
Q
What is direct discrimination?
A
This is where someone treats someone else less favourably on the basis of there sex or sexual orientation.
4
Q
What is indirect discrimination?
A
This is where someone treats someone else less favourably where less favourable treatment is less obvious.
5
Q
What is victimisation?
A
This is when an employee is treated less favourably because they have made allegations of discrimination or are making a claim against an employer on some other grounds.
