types of discrimination

Question 1

direct discrimination

Answer 1

when someone is treated less favourably than another person because of a protected characteristic

(eg. if someone is refused employment because they are close to the retirement age)

Question 2

discrimination by association

Answer 2

when someone is discriminated against because they associate with another person who possesses a particular characteristic

(eg. an employee being refused a promotion because they are a carer for a disabled parent)

Question 3

discrimination by perception

Answer 3

when someone is discriminated against because others believe they possess a particular protected characteristic

(eg. refusing to hire an employee because they look like they follow a particular religion based on their clothing)

Question 4

indirect discrimination

Answer 4

when a rule or policy is introduced that applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular characteristic

(eg. a policy that all employees must wear skirts indirectly discriminates against men)

Question 5

victimisation

Answer 5

when someone is treated poorly because they made/supported a complaint or grievance under the Equality Act

(eg. firing someone for making an allegation of discrimination)

Question 6

harassment

Answer 6

making jokes or simple thoughtless comments about someone with a particular PC