Discrimination
What Discrimination means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Discrimination
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Reference: AQA
The unequal treatment of a person or group because of a characteristic such as sex, race, disability, age, religion or social class.
The unfair treatment or action against individuals based on characteristics such as race or gender; it is prejudice in action.
The unequal treatment that may follow prejudice, which is an attitude rather than necessarily an action.
Unequal treatment or behaviour, distinguished from stereotyping, which is a generalised belief.
Topics that use Discrimination
- Sociological theory applied to equal opportunities (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Agents of social control and their sanctions
- Barriers to participation
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Disability
- Disadvantaged
- Disease prevention through participation
- Distinguishing health, fitness, and social benefits
- Drivers and patterns of social change in participation
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