La discrimination
Definition
La discrimination is the act of treating someone unfairly based on their race, gender, age, etc. It involves making distinctions and decisions that disadvantage certain individuals or groups.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a party where everyone gets different colored wristbands based on their popularity. If some people are denied entry or treated poorly because they have a specific color wristband, that's discrimination.
Related terms
L'égalité des chances: Equality of opportunity means giving everyone an equal chance to succeed regardless of their background.
Les préjugés: Prejudices are preconceived opinions or attitudes about someone without having enough information about them.
L'intolérance: Intolerance refers to unwillingness or refusal to accept beliefs, practices, or behaviors that differ from one's own.
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