Robert Garcia
Advocacy
Discrimination in public places occurs when individuals are treated unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Common types include racial, gender, disability, religious, LGBTQ+, and age discrimination. It manifests through refusal of service, harassment, segregation, exclusion, and implicit bias. The consequences include emotional harm, limited access to resources, social division, and legal penalties.
To address it, solutions include enforcing anti-discrimination laws, raising public awareness, reporting and accountability measures, designing inclusive spaces, and promoting equal treatment for all.
Effects on Children: