Which term describes the unequal or prejudicial treatment of people based on differences?

• A. Tolerance
• B. Acceptance
• C. Diversity
• D. Discrimination

Answer: (D)

Discrimination means unfairly treating people differently because of differences such as race, gender, age, or disability. It captures the act of prejudicial behavior that denies someone fair opportunities or respect simply because of who they are or the group they belong to. This goes beyond merely noticing differences; it involves applying bias in ways that disadvantage others.

This differs from tolerance, which is about allowing or enduring differences; acceptance, which means embracing differences; and diversity, which refers to the presence of a variety of people within a group. An everyday example is denying someone a job because of their race, which is discrimination.