discrimination
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Creation: June 21, 2024 Modified: June 21, 2024
Terminology Collection:

Arqus ad hoc Glossaries

Subject field:

Inclusion and Accessibility in HE English Glossary

Definition:
unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals, especially on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, language, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age or religion.
Definition source: Arqus Termbase. Adapted from: https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/8034808/Sarantakis_Nicholas_SPR_2017_Reflections_on_an_Anti_discriminatory_Stance_in_Psychotherapy.pdf

English Terms

discrimination

  • Usage status: Official/preferred
  • Normative Organisation: Arqus Alliance