discrimination, the intended or accomplished differential treatment of persons or social groups for reasons of certain generalized traits. The targets of discrimination are often minorities, but they may also be majorities, as black people were under apartheid in South Africa. Legality In some countries, discrimination against somebody on the basis of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability is illegal. Even in those countries where discrimination is unlawful, it still takes place because there is a world of difference between the law and its application. Discrimination happens when people act on their stereotypes or prejudices. Discrimination refers to actual behaviour towards another individual or group. Refusing a job to a person due to the person’s religion or gender is discrimination. This article share insights into the meaning of discrimination. Discrimination means treating people unfairly or less favourably because of who they are, what they believe, or where they come from. It happens when someone's identity—such as race, religion, gender, caste, or disability—becomes the reason for unfair actions against them.
