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    • Sarahundefined
      Sarah
      last edited by admin

      dis·crim·i·na·tion
      Pronunciation: \dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən
      1 a : the act of discriminating b : the process by which two stimuli differing in some aspect are responded to differently
      2 : the quality or power of finely distinguishing
      3 a : the act, practice, or an instance of discriminating categorically rather than individually b : prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment <racial discrimination>

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        Discrimination meaning & definition 4 of Discrimination.

      • Sarahundefined
        Sarah
        last edited by admin

        The act of observing the differences and making distinctions between multiple objects, groups, people, ect.

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          Discrimination meaning & definition 5 of Discrimination.

        • Sarahundefined
          Sarah
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          When YouTube doesn't allow you watch a video because you don't live in the U.S.

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            Discrimination meaning & definition 6 of Discrimination.

          • Sarahundefined
            Sarah
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            unequal treatment of people based on their stereotype

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              Discrimination meaning & definition 7 of Discrimination.

            • Sarahundefined
              Sarah
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              The passing of Prop 8.

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                Discrimination meaning & definition 8 of Discrimination.

              • Sarahundefined
                Sarah
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                A crutch used mostly by blacks and sometimes hispanics to explain that they are not successful because of their skin pigment, ignoring other factors such as their education and/or work product.

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                  Discrimination meaning & definition 9 of Discrimination.

                • Sarahundefined
                  Sarah
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                  The (often intentional) exclusion of any group of things or people, especially white, [protestant], conservative, middle or upper class, well educated males. Discrimination is often coupled with hatred of the excluded group.

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                    Discrimination meaning & definition 10 of Discrimination.

                  • Jason Yanundefined
                    Jason Yan
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                    Action based on prejudice or racist beliefs that results in unfair treatment of individuals or groups; unjust conditions in areas such as employment, housing and education. - Museum of Tolerance

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                      Discrimination meaning & definition 11 of Discrimination.

                    • Tanya Shivariundefined
                      Tanya Shivari
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                      1 a : A term made up by minority groups to push their views and guilt others into excepting them into [society].

                      2 : A legitimate problem in North America that is being overlooked because others are taking advantage of the word.

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                        Discrimination meaning & definition 12 of Discrimination.

                      • Dave Paprockiundefined
                        Dave Paprocki
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                        The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

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                          Discrimination meaning & definition 13 of Discrimination.

                        • Juleneundefined
                          Julene
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                          (sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.

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                            Discrimination meaning & definition 14 of Discrimination.

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