Question

Have you been a perpetrator or a victim of discrimination? Cite specific examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Discrimination happens when you are treated less favourably than others because of a personal attribute about you rather than your ability to do the job.

It is unlawful to discriminate against someone due to their protected attributes:

Race, colour, national extraction or social origin

Sex, gender identity or sexual orientation

Age

Physical, intellectual, mental or psychiatric disability

Pregnancy or potential pregnancy

Marital status, relationship status and family or carer’s responsibilities

Religion

Political opinion

Trade union activity