Grounds for Discrimination Definitions

Question 1

Bona Fide Occupational Requitement

Answer 1

A qualification that would normally be considered discriminatory but is necessary for proper/efficent job performance

Question 2

Affirmative Action

Answer 2

Giving advantages to groups who have been discriminated against in the past

Question 3

Constructive Descrimination

Answer 3

Employment policies that inadvertently exclude certain individuals, resulting in discrimination.

Question 4

Direct Discrimination

Answer 4

An overt act of discrimination

Question 5

Accommodate

Answer 5

Eliminate or adjust requirements or conditions to enale a person to carry out the essential dutires of an activity or job.

Question 6

Undue Hardship

Answer 6

The result of a change that would affect the economic viability of an enterprise or produce a substantial health and safety risk.

Question 7

Harassment

Answer 7

Persistent behaviours that violates the human rights of the victim

Question 8

Sexual Harassment

Answer 8

Unwelcome sexual contact, remarks, leeting, demands for dates, request for sexual favours, and displays of sexually offensive pictures or graffity

Question 9

Poisoned Enviornment

Answer 9

An uncomfortable or disturbing atmosphere created by the negative comments or behaviour of others

Question 10

Accommodation

Answer 10

The place where poeple live or want to live

Question 11

Facilities

Answer 11

Areas or building designated for public use

Question 12

goods

Answer 12

Merchendise that can be purchased

Question 13

Services

Answer 13

Ways of meeting consumer needs that do not invole the purchase or tangible goods