Discrimination

Business Ethics
Vocabulary Term #3353
Noun (concept)
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Discrimination
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the unjust judgement and treatment of others based on their (perceived) belonging to a certain group or category, such as race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
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"Firing an expectant mother because of her pregnancy is considered discrimination and prohibited by law."
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