Discrimination refers to unjustified negative or harmful action toward a member of a group, simply because of his or her membership in that group
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Discrimination refer to negative actions or behavior directed against the members of another group.
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Discrimination describes behaviors which lead to groups or individuals being treated differently due to racial, ethnic, religious, gender, or social class factors. It is an unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group or its members. When discrimination is done in a way that disadvantages individuals because of birth or condition, it is unlawful.
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