Physical Education A-Level
Direct and indirect discrimination
What Direct and indirect discrimination means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Direct and indirect discrimination
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Direct discrimination openly treats a group less favourably, while indirect discrimination applies a rule or arrangement that disadvantages a group in practice even if it appears neutral.
Topics that use Direct and indirect discrimination
- Sociological theory applied to equal opportunities (AQA A-Level)
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