Which term means unfair treatment towards people because they are different from you?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Prejudice
• C. Bias
• D. Tolerance

Answer: (A)

Unfair treatment based on differences is discrimination. It describes when someone is treated less favourably because of who they are or the group they belong to—such as race, gender, age, religion, or disability. This focuses on the action or policy, not just feelings. Prejudice is a negative attitude toward a group, which may influence behavior but is about belief. Bias is a tendency to favor or disfavor something, often unconscious, which can lead to discrimination if acted upon. Tolerance means accepting and respecting differences, not treating people unfairly. So the term that best captures unfair treatment toward people because they are different is discrimination.