These feelings may lead to depression or feelings of worthlessness, guilt or sadness, which are unacceptable in a society that promotes equality and fair treatment under the law. People with disabilities incorporate a large segment of the population, including people with HIV, cancer or physical handicaps resulting from chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis (DDA DirectGov).
Other characteristics of individuals who feel discriminated against may include fear, as in the case of women who are discriminated against sexually (Gregory, 2003). As part of our research, we note that more women are fighting back, thanks to feminist movements encouraging women to speak out when they feel discriminated against. Any type of discrimination, as evidenced by our research, interferes with a person's ability to lead a high quality life. It may inspire anger, fear, and insecurity or reduce one's capacity to work well and hence affect opportunities for advancement.
Any behaviors that cause an individual to feel unwelcome or unequally treated or protected, whether at work, at a conference, or in public, may lead to feelings of discrimination. Fortunately, thanks to many laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995, most individuals have recourse when faced with discrimination.
It is important as we demonstrate, that legal entities and public agencies continue to fight for equal rights, so gender and disability discrimination become obsolete. In a society where equality and democracy are vital to the wellness of each citizen, it is important to highlight discrimination and its effects on those discriminated against.
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Gregory, R.F. (2003). Women and workplace discrimination: Overcoming barriers to gender equity. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press.
Higginbotham, Jr. a.L. (1990, Nov). 45 years in law and civil rights; many of the greatest battles in the war on discrimination were waged in court. Ebony, 46(1): 80
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