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Simple English definitions for legal terms

discrimination

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A quick definition of discrimination:

Discrimination: Treating people differently when they are in the same situation, especially when there is no good reason for it. For example, if a boss only hires women and not men, even if the men are just as qualified, that is discrimination based on gender. Discrimination is bad and can be against the law.

A more thorough explanation:

Discrimination is when someone is treated differently from others who are in a similar situation, especially when there is no good reason for it. For example, if an employer refuses to hire any male applicants and instead hires the first female applicant who has the same qualifications, this is discrimination based on gender.

Discrimination can be against many different groups of people, such as those of a certain race, religion, age, or sexual orientation. It is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace, housing, education, or any other area of life.

Another example of discrimination is when a store owner refuses to serve someone because of their race. This is not only morally wrong, but it is also against the law.

Discrimination is a serious issue that can have a negative impact on people's lives. It is important to treat everyone with respect and fairness, regardless of their differences.

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babycat
13:07
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: yep exactly
snow
13:10
does anyone know if northeastern emails trickle in or are all at the same time?
I have a question (=^-ω-^=) If an application asks if your the first to attend graduate/professional school and you have a parent that went but did not graduate you would say no right?
babycat
13:11
I would say you're the first if they didn't graduate
babycat
13:11
tbh
snow
13:11
mmm i mean they attended
babycat
13:11
don't love the use of the word attend there
babycat
13:11
you could always ask the office for clarification
snow
13:11
yeah, i think it depends on the exact wordage
13:12
Sorry if this has come up but has anyone heard from Wake Forest
babycat
13:12
I think it depends on intent too. because you're not exactly advantaged if a family member went but didn't graduate
My thoughts exactly!
yeah the first gen questions usually don't leave much room for nuance
snow
13:12
bunny have you read ape and essence by huxley?
babycat
13:13
for instance I have a deadbeat dad who went to law school. if the question is did a guardian go to law school my answer is no. if it says parent then answer is yes
For example, my dad technically had multiple masters degrees. They were also from some BS online schools in the early 2000s, and he's been dead for 11 years, whereas my mom never went to college and raised us by herself for a good chunk of my life
But on its own it just looks like "oh wow your dad has multiple advanced degrees" which would not lead you to an accurate conclusion of our family dynamics lol
At least most schools have a separate thing for first gen law specifically
babycat
13:14
yeah see that question is my issue
My instance is that my mother finished college and did a little bit of a masters program (graduate school) but wasn't able to finish because your job stopped paying for it. Since they said "Did any of your parents/guardians attend graduate/professional school?" I think my answer would be yes because she did. There aren't any questions about law school for this one just generality.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
13:15
@GodsPlanUltimately: that's a good question! Maybe contact the school to be safe?
It's odd that they usually include "some college" as an option for people who didn't finish, but they always leave that out for grad school
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: Thank you! I think I'll ask!
Also when they ask stuff like this: Since starting college, have you ever participated in a pre-law program designed for individuals underrepresented in the field of law (such as a pipeline program)? That means like an official program right - because I was in Women in Law but that's not like a "pipeline"? ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:16
@TurboSplitter: My mom went to an "online college" 65k to get multiple "degrees" and "certification" in metaphysical stuff like hypnosis, channeling spirit animals, being a medium, raiki healing and metaphysical communication. That place called itself a "College of metaphysical studies" but not one place recognized it as a real institute so I said I was first to go to college.
Sorry all the application questions! (^◕ᴥ◕^)
Yeah I mean at the end of the day it probably doesn't matter much and if you were ever pressed on it you could probably just explain it like you did there
Ok!
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: exactly lol, so many places like that which are now shut down
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