The document defines and provides examples of different types of discrimination, including direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, positive discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, protected characteristics, stereotyping, and positive stereotyping. Examples are given to illustrate each type of discrimination and show an understanding of the definitions.

1. Match the definitions and add in an example to show your understanding.
The first one is finished for you.
Direct discrimination … is when a person or group experience outright,
targeted discrimination.
Example: The Stephen Lawrence family experienced an extreme case direct
discrimination. Stephen was targeted by white youth in a racist attack and
lost his life.
Indirect discrimination
Example:… is when an individual or group is treated unfairly, but in a way that
is hard to pinpoint. You want to say they are being discriminated against but
it is hard to prove.
Positive discrimination
Example: discrimination legislation says it is ok to positively discriminate if
the group is under-represented and need facilities to access work
Discrimination arising from disability
Example: is when a person or group is treated in a negative way because they
are different mentally or physically.
Protected characteristics
Example: is when you can’t discriminate someone because of their race, age,
sexuality, gender reassignment, pregnancy, religious beliefs, gender or
sexual orientation.
Stereotyping
Example: is when everyone thinks differently about each other and are
always thinking about the race and culture.
Positive stereotyping
Example: is when you mistakenly label a person or a group of people in a nice
way do to common cultural myths.