Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with discrimination in American Collocation
discrimination noununcountableWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
types of discrimination
The Commission for Racial Equality exists to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
obvious or direct
Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably than others on grounds of sex or on racial grounds.
not direct
Companies may be guilty of indirect discrimination without knowing it.
unfair or illegal
All advertisements must be free from any unlawful discrimination.
giving special benefits to someone
It is possible to offer more favourable treatment to disabled people and students as long as this does not take the form of positive discrimination.
claimed but not proved
You must make your complaint no later than three months after the date of the alleged discrimination.
happening frequently
Woemn are everywhere victims of systematic discrimination, oppression and sexual abuse.
in a particular company or profession
The Disability Discrimination Act calls for the public sector to root out institutional discrimination and create positive attitudes towards disabled people.
He has recently appeared in cases of sex discrimination, disability discrimination and whistle-blowing.
experience discrimination
One mother thought she faced discrimination because she was too old, and one because she was too young.
end or prevent discrimination
Two weeks ago the government announced draft legislation to outlaw age discrimination in the workplace.
allow discrimination to continue
The bill actually perpetuates existing discrimination by religious organizations.
be considered discrimination
Where an employer refuses a request for part-time working, a refusal may amount to indirect sex discrimination.
Sussex Police prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity and working hard to stamp out any form of discrimination.