discrimination
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discrimination
The unfair treatment or disadvantaging of people or groups based on characteristics such as origin, gender, religion, age, or sexual orientation.
Das Gesetz soll die Diskriminierung von Minderheiten am Arbeitsplatz verhindern.
The law is intended to prevent discrimination against minorities in the workplace.
'Diskriminierung' (discrimination) is derived from the verb 'diskriminieren' (to discriminate). The ending '-ung' is a very common way of forming feminine nouns from verbs that describe the process or result of an action.
Die Regierung plant Maßnahmen gegen die Benachteiligung von Frauen.
The government is planning measures against the disadvantaging of women.
Fixed prepositions are often used with 'Diskriminierung' (discrimination). You fight 'gegen' Diskriminierung (against discrimination), protect yourself 'vor' ihr (from it), and speak of discrimination 'von' bestimmten Gruppen (of/against certain groups).
Die Organisation engagiert sich gegen Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz.
The organization is committed to fighting discrimination in the workplace.
Common verbs combined with 'Diskriminierung' (discrimination) are 'erfahren' (to experience), 'erleben' (to experience), 'bekämpfen' (to combat), or 'verhindern' (to prevent). They describe either suffering it or taking action against it.
Leider erleben viele Menschen im Alltag Diskriminierung.
Unfortunately, many people experience discrimination in everyday life.
racism
Diskriminierung (discrimination) is unfair disadvantage based on various characteristics. Rassismus (racism) more specifically refers to classifying and evaluating people according to external characteristics or origin, resulting in unequal treatment. When there is a racializing basis, Rassismus is the appropriate term; for the disadvantage itself, Diskriminierung is the broader term.
Die Benachteiligung der Bewerberin wegen ihrer Herkunft ist Diskriminierung.
Disadvantaging the applicant because of her origin is discrimination.
Die Behauptung, Menschen dieser Herkunft seien weniger wert, ist Rassismus.
The claim that people from this background are worth less is racism.
