discrimination

Sexism

Discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.

Racism

Discrimination against individuals based on their race.

Ageism

Discrimination based on a person's age.

Religion

A system of beliefs and practices associated with a particular faith.

Ablism

Discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Classism

Discrimination based on a person's social class.

Homophobia

Discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation.

Protected characteristics

Attributes that are legally protected from discrimination, including age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, and sex.

Direct discrimination

Occurs when someone is treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic.

Indirect discrimination

Occurs when a policy applies to everyone but disadvantages people with certain protected characteristics.

Prejudice

Negative attitudes or dislikes of individuals or groups, often rooted in misinformation.

Stereotyping

Generalizations made about a particular group, often in an offensive manner.

Labelling

Identifying people as members of a specific group with the assumption they are all the same.

Bullying

Repeated behavior intended to hurt others physically or psychologically.

Discrimination by perception

Discrimination that occurs based on the perceived possession of a protected characteristic.

Discrimination by association

Discrimination that occurs when someone is treated less favorably due to the characteristics of someone they associate with.

Effects of discrimination

Negative impacts on health, wellbeing, self-esteem, and overall life satisfaction.

Disempowerment

A feeling of having no control or power over one’s own life.

Low self-esteem

A lack of confidence and self-worth, often induced by experiences of discrimination.

Equality Act 2010

A UK law that protects individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

An organization that authored a report discussing fairness and rights in Britain.