LGBT Case Study: Indirect Discrimination

DiscriminationDirect discrimination is taking a step which you know will exclude or disadvantage a person or a group of people. For example, treat someone less favourable because you are someone with a protected characteristic than others.Indirect discrimination is doing something which causes someone to be disadvantaged in a way which isn’t always immediately obvious. For example, putting a protected characteristic at an unfair disadvantage than others.Harassment is a behaviour which has the effects of humiliating, intimidating, or coercing someone through person attack. Also, behaviour that can cause the recipient to be embarrassed, uncomfortable, and cause distress to the protected characteristic.Victimisation broadly refers to bad treatment …show more content…
Crimes are carried out for many reasons, but those as defined under hate crimes are very unpleasant or bad and have an effect on the community. While some will continue with no thought whatsoever as to the consequences there are some individuals that will think twice before lashing out. If a legislation can save someone's live by stopping any violent actions then of course it is worth it because this helps protect LGTB community.Furthermore, what can be done to reduce hate crime: reporting of hate crimes must be encouraged. Government needs to send a message of encouraging tolerance, non-discrimination, understanding and respect for all must be voiced.The media can play a very positive role in promoting intercultural and inter-dialogue and harmony.Education is an important point. Especially younger generationsshould be provided with educational programs that would foster tolerance, understanding and respect to the other. Highly visible, publiccampaignin communities making it known that all anti-LGTB incidents should be reported, will be taken seriously and have