Understanding Discrimination

What is an example of discrimination as described in the passage?

• An employer rejecting a candidate based on their credentials.

• A company refusing to hire someone because of their gender.

• A student excelling in school due to hard work.

• An employer hiring someone based on their experience.

According to the passage, what often leads to discrimination?

• Education and awareness.

• Stereotypes and prejudice.

• Fairness and equality.

• Laws protecting people.

What is the employer's reaction when meeting the Black candidate in the example?

• He was impressed and hired her immediately.

• He was visibly shocked and turned her down flat.

• He asked about her credentials and considered her for the job.

• He was indifferent and asked her to wait for a decision.

What is necessary to overcome discrimination, according to the passage?

• Ignoring stereotypes and prejudice.

• Awareness, education, and standing up for fairness.

• Maintaining company image.

• Hiring based on appearance.

What does the passage suggest about laws against discrimination?

• They have completely eliminated discrimination.

• They exist but discrimination still occurs.

• They are unnecessary in modern society.

• They only protect certain groups.

How does the passage define discrimination?

• Treating people unfairly based on their achievements.

• Providing equal opportunities to everyone.

• Treating people unfairly based on characteristics like race or gender.

• Judging people based on their credentials.

What is the relationship between prejudice and discrimination as described in the passage?

• Prejudice is a form of discrimination.

• Prejudice leads to discrimination when it turns into action.

• Discrimination leads to prejudice.

• Prejudice and discrimination are unrelated.