Discrimination is unequal treatment based on physical characteristics or social group assignment. While “to discriminate” simply means to divide, or make distinct, to “discriminate against” connotes ...

It is an employer’s responsibility to ensure their employees have a safe and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. As employers and employees navigate a combination of ...

Women today make up nearly half of the U.S. labor force, and yet they still frequently face discrimination and harassment in the workplace. 1 A 2022 poll finds that nearly 1 in 3 women were “very ...

Discrimination is often a painful and humiliating experience. Indeed, past research demonstrates that people who experience prejudice are also likely to be depressed. While the responsibility for ...

College students who have experienced identity-based discrimination have increased levels of general distress, social isolation and suicidal thoughts at the beginning of mental health treatment, a ...

Angela Williams is President and CEO of Easterseals, a leading provider of services for people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors. Millions of people with disabilities want jobs but can't get ...

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Gender discrimination has a significant impact on mental and physical health worldwide. It can limit peoples’ access to healthcare, increase rates of ill health, and lower life expectancy. While it is ...