Discriminación

Discriminating may imply either selecting elements Discriminar puede implicar seleccionar elementos de
from different groups, or judging (yadying) these diferentes grupos o juzgar estos grupos de manera
groups favorably or unfavorably. Stereotyping and favorable o desfavorable. Estereotipos y prejuicios son
prejudice (preyudes) are different forms of diferentes formas de discriminación.
discrimination. Las formas más extremas de prácticas discriminatorias
There are different types of discrimination, some incluyen el genocidio, la esclavitud, la discriminación
examples are, discrimination by Racism, legislada (como el Apartheid), las leyes de
Discrimination by nationality or ethnic origin, inmigración discriminatorias y la privación de
Discrimination by sexual orientation, Discrimination derechos. Las formas menos extremas de prejuicio y
by gender, Political discrimination against women. discriminación, pero generalizadas y opresivas,
Maternity discrimination, Discrimination in the work incluyen la exclusión social a nivel institucional
area. (como en las escuelas y hospitales), y las formas más
The most extreme forms of discriminatory practices sutiles practicadas por los medios y las grandes
include genocide (yenosaid), slavery (sleibry) , empresas.
legislated (leyislaired) discrimination (such as
Apartheid), discriminatory immigration laws and Tipos de discriminación Discriminación positiva: este
deprivation of rights. The less extreme forms of tipo es evidente en la provisión de oportunidades
prejudice and discrimination, but nevertheless especiales para un grupo desfavorecido para evitar la
generalized and oppressive, include social exclusion at desigualdad. Por ejemplo, cuando un peluquero da
the institutional level (as in schools and hospitals), and descuento a los clientes mayores. Esta es una actitud
the more subtle forms practiced by the media and positiva porque, aunque favorece a un número menor
large companies. de personas, contribuye a su bienestar 2.
Types of discrimination Discriminación directa: este tipo ocurre cuando
Positive Discrimination: alguien recibe un trato menos favorable que otra
This type is evident in the provision of special persona debido a una característica protegida que tiene
opportunities for a disadvantaged group in order to o es Se piensa que tiene o porque él / ella está
avoid inequality. For example, when a hairdresser asociado con alguien que tiene una característica
gives discount to senior customers. This is positive protegida. Por ejemplo, un empleador ofrece más
attitude because, although it favours a minor number beneficios a las trabajadoras solteras que a las
of people, it contributes to their well-being . embarazadas.
Direct Discrimination: This type occurs when 3. Discriminación indirecta: este tipo ocurre cuando
someone is treated less favourably than another person una institución o compañía tiene una condición, regla,
because of a protected characteristic he/she has or is política o incluso una práctica que se aplica a todos,
thought to have. For example, an employer offers con la excepción de algunas personas que comparten
more benefits to single women employee than to una característica protegida. Por ejemplo, una fábrica
pregnant ones. hace que el trabajo comience a las 6 am y esto es una
Indirect discrimination: This type occurs when an desventaja para los empleados que necesitan cuidar a
institution or company has a condition, rule, policy or los niños, que generalmente son mujeres.
even a practice which applies to everyone with the
exception of some people who share a protected
characteristic. For example, a factory makes work start
at 6am and this is a disadvantage for employees
needing to care for children, who are usually women.
In the brave new world we can see the racial discrimination between the civilized and the uncivilized, the
society divided into castes where people are classified and discriminate according to their social class,
intelligence and physical appearance. In chapters 9 to 12 of jhon he is called the savage because he was born
in the reserve of the uncivilized. People discriminate against him because he does not have the conditioning of
the world state. besides, people look at him weird because he reads shakespear and believes in the soul.