The document discusses three types of discrimination: legal discrimination which is now rare but included government policies denying rights in the past; nonlegal discrimination which is more common and involves actions of individuals without legal backing; and institutional discrimination which results from normal societal operations like language rules in workplaces or school admission preferences. It notes that while minority group status can impact individuals, it does not prevent social mobility as seen in the increasing rights and involvement of African Americans in society over the years.

2. Denial of opportunities and equal rights to people based on their group membership. Discrimination is caused by prejudice, but you can be prejudice without being discriminatory. Example: White supervisor realized he is prejudiced against blacks, but tries to treat everyone equally, despite his bias.

3. Three Types of Discrimination Legal Discrimination Not as common now as it was a few decades ago like in the 1930s in Germany, Jews were barred from professional jobs and their property was confiscated. Local segregation laws in the US were thrown out. Nonlegal Discrimination Not supported by laws but result from actions by individuals if far more common than legal discrimination.

4. … .Cont’d Institutional Discrimination: Refers to the denial of opportunities and equal rights that results from the normal operations of society. Examples: Rules that only English be spoken at a place of work. Preferences shown by schools in the admission of children of wealthy and influential alumni.

5. Even though being in a minority group may affect one’s individual status, it doesn’t prevent social mobility. African Americans: Biggest Minority As the years go on, African Americans are becoming more involved in the society by gaining more rights.