What is discrimination in society and how can it be defined?

Another question is: What causes discrimination in society.

There are many causes of

• Indifference to other cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds
• Empathy is lacking for people who might be different than oneself.
• Fear of the unknown, and fear of those who are different
• Feelings that you are powerless and make others feel guilty.

Is discrimination considered a social problem? A social issue is discrimination that causes persistent inequalities between people on the basis or illness, disability, religion, gender, or other factors.

What are three examples of discrimination, then?

• Color, race, national extraction, or social origin.
• Sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual sex.
• Age.
• Disabilities may include intellectual, physical, or mental disabilities.
• Potential pregnancy or pregnancies.
• Marital status, relationship status, and family/carer's responsibilities.
• Religion.

What are the four types of discrimination?

These are

• Age.
• Disability.
• Gender reassignment
• Civil and marital partnership
• Maternity and pregnancy
• Race.
• Religion and belief
• Sex.