The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, such as jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Blockbusting is a racially discriminatory and illegal practice wherein a party coerces a homeowner to sell their property to someone of a minority race or ethnic background, and then uses scare tactics to cause other homeowners in the neighborhood to sell at depressed prices.
Discrimination involves applying special treatment (generally unfavorable) to an individual solely on the basis of the person's ethnicity, age, religion, or sex.
A formal agreement between employer and employee, stating the terms of employment in an organization. Employers are bound by Federal Affirmation Action laws not to discriminate.
The 'glass ceiling' refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from advancing to senior management and executive positions within an organization despite their qualifications and achievements.
Male chauvinism refers to an attitude of superiority or dominance by men over women, regardless of all other factors being constant. A male chauvinist discriminates against women by applying stereotyped ideas.
Steering is an illegal practice in real estate where real estate agents or brokers guide prospective home buyers or renters towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity.
Stereotyping involves classifying people based on one unique characteristic without any prior knowledge, leading to the formation of prejudiced and damaging images.
