Race Discrimination
/ˈreɪs dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unlawful treatment or consideration of a person based on their race, impacting access to rights, opportunities, or services.
The employee filed a claim of race discrimination after being passed over for promotion.
Forms
- race discrimination
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Commentary
Often addressed under civil rights law, proving race discrimination requires showing adverse treatment based on race rather than a legitimate reason.
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