active discrimination
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
Openly and deliberately treating someone unfairly.
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Examples (10)
- The report uncovered clear evidence of active discrimination against job applicants from minority backgrounds.
- The company was sued for engaging in active discrimination by refusing to promote qualified women.
- Laws were passed to prevent active discrimination in housing and lending.
- Historically, many clubs practiced active discrimination by openly barring people of certain religions.
- Unlike subtle bias, active discrimination is a conscious and deliberate act of unfair treatment.
- He was a victim of active discrimination when the manager told him they don't hire people over 50.
- The government has pledged to combat all forms of active discrimination in public services.
- Any employee found guilty of active discrimination will face immediate termination.
- The sociological study aimed to measure the prevalence of active discrimination in the rental market.
- It is illegal to engage in active discrimination on the grounds of disability.