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Cause: Discrimination

  • Affirmative Action
    Affirmative Action

    Affirmative Action

    Affirmative action improves educational possibilities for minorities.
  • Age Discrimination
    Age Discrimination

    Age Discrimination

    Workers must be at least 40 to file an age-discrimination complaint.
  • Disability Rights
    Disability Rights

    Disability Rights

    54 million Americans have at least one disability.
  • Environmental Racism
    Environmental Racism

    Environmental Racism

    African Americans are 79% more likely to live in areas that cause health dangers.
  • LGBT Rights
    LGBT Rights

    LGBT Rights

    75% of LGBT students have no state laws protecting them from harassment.
  • Racial Discrimination
    Racial Discrimination

    Racial Discrimination

    A majority of hate crimes are against African Americans.
  • Religious Discrimination
    Religious Discrimination

    Religious Discrimination

    Many religiously motivated hate crimes are against Jews.

Discrimination

A person can be excluded or demeaned for their race, religion, age, and many other factors.

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How To: Lead a Religious Tolerance Activity
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