Module 3: Difference between Direct and Indirect Disc

Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination in employment?

• A less qualified candidate is promoted over a more qualified candidate due to nepotism.

• A candidate is not hired because they live far from the office.

• A candidate is not hired because of their physical disability, even though it does not affect job performance.

• A candidate is promoted based on their performance in a recent project.

In education, which scenario is an example of direct discrimination?

• A student is given extra homework due to poor performance.

• A student is excluded from a school trip because they use a wheelchair, and the organizers claim it would be too difficult to accommodate their needs.

• A student is given detention for being late to class.

• A student is praised for their excellent academic achievements.

What is an example of direct discrimination in the provision of services and goods?

• A customer is refused service because the shop is closing.

• A shop refuses service to someone because of their race, assuming they will not be a good customer.

• A customer is asked to leave for being disruptive.

• A shop provides discounts to frequent customers.

Which of the following represents direct discrimination in healthcare?

• A patient is charged extra for specialized medical treatment.

• A patient is refused medical treatment because of their national origin, with the healthcare provider making unfounded assumptions about their health status.

• A patient is made to wait due to an emergency situation.

• A patient receives different treatment due to their health insurance plan.

Identify an example of direct discrimination in the public sector.

• A government office denies an application due to incomplete paperwork.

• A government office implements a policy that unfairly targets individuals from a particular ethnic community for additional scrutiny in applications, without any objective justification.

• A public housing authority allocates housing based on application order.

• A government office requires proof of residence for certain services.

What does "objective justification" refer to in the context of discrimination laws?

• A rule that applies equally to everyone.

• A legitimate reason provided by an employer for a policy that might otherwise be seen as discriminatory.

• An opinion about someone's personal characteristics.

• A biased action taken without explanation.

Which scenario is an example of indirect discrimination?

• A company hires a candidate solely based on their qualifications.

• A school enforces a dress code that disproportionately affects students of a certain religious background, without offering any accommodations for religious attire.

• An employee is promoted based on their work performance.

• A company provides training opportunities to all employees.

How can organizations combat indirect discrimination?

• By ignoring complaints about discrimination.

• By regularly reviewing and changing policies that may lead to indirect discrimination.

• By only focusing on direct discrimination.

• By avoiding hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Which of the following is NOT a method to fight discrimination?

• Educating oneself and others about discrimination.

• Promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization.

• Ignoring legal compliance and reporting requirements.

• Reviewing and changing organizational policies regularly.

What characterizes direct discrimination?

• It is always easy to establish.

• It involves treating someone unfairly based on their personal characteristics.

• It is never obvious.

• It only occurs in the workplace.