discrimination

the unfair treatment of a person or group based on race, gender, age, etc.

discriminación, desigualdad de trato

• discrimination against somebody/something

Collocations racial discrimination · gender discrimination

• There is widespread discrimination against women in the workplace.

  Hay una amplia discriminación contra las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo.

the process of choosing people for a job or position based on their abilities and qualifications.

selección, discriminación (en el sentido de elegir)

• discrimination in favour of somebody/something

Collocations positive discrimination · job discrimination

• The company has a policy of positive discrimination to encourage diversity.

  La empresa tiene una política de discriminación positiva para fomentar la diversidad.