Chapter 2

Question 1

Adverse- Effect Discrimination

Answer 1

A rule or standard is neutral on its face an applies equally but actually has discriminatory effect on an individual/group because it imposes special characteristics of the individual/group. Penalties or restrictions that are not imposed on others.

Question 2

Bona Fide (Occupational Requirement)

Answer 2

A defence that an employer uses to justify a discriminatory standard. Created in good-faith and necessary to fulfill work-related purpose by demonstrating it is impossible to accommodate without imposing undue hardship on the employer.

Question 3

Direct Discrimination

Answer 3

A rule, practice, preference, or restriction makes and arbitrary distinction that on its face discriminates on a prohibited ground. (stereotype)

Question 4

Discrimination

Answer 4

Intentional or not places a restriction, preference, distinction based on personal characteristics of the individual/ group that arbitrary imposes burdens, obligations, or disadvantages not imposed on others. Withholds or limits access to opportunities, benefits, and advantages available to other members of society.

Question 5

Harassment (Hostile Environment)

Answer 5

Conduct that an individual is required to ensure to continue working in a place of employe, accommodation, or accessing facilities or service. 
Generally take the form of:
- Racial
- Ethnic
- Gender
- Religous

Question 6

Harassment: Quid Pro Quo

Answer 6

Where a benefit is contingent upon participation in an activity.
Generally take the form of:
Sexual harassment

Question 7

Prohibited grounds of discrimination

Answer 7

Race, colour, place of origin, religion, creed, sex, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation, disability, criminal record.

Question 8

Systematic Discrimination

Answer 8

Stems from long-standing stereotypes and values assumptions that create a discriminatory effect.

Question 9

Four types of Discrimination

Answer 9

D- Direct Discrimination
A- Adverse- Effect Discrimination
S- Systematic Discrimination
H- Harassment

Question 10

Social Work and human rights

Should have a knowledge of human rights in order to:

Answer 10

1) Ensure your own rights aren’t being violated
2) Ensure you don’t infringe anyone else’s rights
3) Identify if client’s human rights are being violated (Assist clients accordingly)